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Dippin' Dots
1640 McCracken Blvd. # 100
Paducah, KY 42001


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Business Description

DIPPIN' DOTS are those tiny beads of ice cream that are super-cold, creamy, and delicious. Here's your invitation to look at our exciting alternative to traditional ice cream, yogurt, and flavored ice products.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

446

99.6%
Company-Owned Units:20.4%
 
Total Operating Units:
448
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:448100%In 42 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
448
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California37
2. Florida29
3. Texas49

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K (varies by market)
Cash Investment:$75K (varies by market)
Total Investment:$80-240K
Average Total Investment:$120K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$12K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:.05%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1,400

Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Enclosed and outlet malls, lifestyle centers, tour

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 15
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Paducah, KY3 Days
2. On-Site2 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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