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| Ritter's Frozen Custard 12400 N. Meridian St., # 190 Carmel, IN 46032 |
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Business Description
Our mission is to serve a product and experience that people constantly claim as their favorite ice cream ever. The RITTER'S brand has captured the imagination and fanatic loyalties of customers and franchisees alike. As a RITTER'S franchisee, you'll receive comprehensive training, including the importance of our philosophy and brand position. We have systems in place to help maximize franchisee sales, profits and net worth. Our core values have resulted in a diverse and successful franchise system.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1994
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 15 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Airport
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
Our mission is to serve a product and experience that people constantly claim as their favorite ice cream ever. The RITTER'S brand has captured the imagination and fanatic loyalties of customers and franchisees alike. As a RITTER'S franchisee, you'll receive comprehensive training, including the importance of our philosophy and brand position. We have systems in place to help maximize franchisee sales, profits and net worth. Our core values have resulted in a diverse and successful franchise system.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1994
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 40 | 90.9% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 4 | 9.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 44 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Indiana | 20 |
| 2. Michigan | 5 |
| 3. Ohio | 7 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $200K |
| Cash Investment: | $75-100K |
| Total Investment: | $220-300K |
| Average Total Investment: | $260K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Airport
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | N/A | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | N/A | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | N/A | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | N/A | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | N/A | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | N/A | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| 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: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 12 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Indianapolis, IN | 3 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Port Orange, FL | 3 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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