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A low investment fun, flexible full or part-time home-based distribution business for the wholesale and retail sale of Fruitfull frozen fruit bars and other delicious novelties. Super Grand, Grand and Standard franchisees will receive complete training with 15-20 minimum initial accounts provided. Ranked #1 Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine's 2006 Franchise 500 in Miscellaneous Food Businesses, we take no royalties and offer low overhead. No employees or previous sales experience necessary.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1991
Franchising Since: 1993
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 75 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 75 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 75 | | 91.5% | | In 39 States |
| Canada: | 2 | | 2.4% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 5 | | 6.1% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 82 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Florida | 7 | | 2. New Jersey | 6 | | 3. Texas | 6 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $NA |
| Cash Investment: | $32-68K |
| Total Investment: | $32-68K |
| Average Total Investment: | $50K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $21K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $21K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 0% |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | $500/Yr. |
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 10 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Emails, Promotional Items, Television Ads |
| Additional Services: | Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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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: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Franchise MSA | 1 or 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 2 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 4 |
| Asian-American: | 8 |
| Hispanic: | 5 |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
| U.S.: | Yes, All Except MD,LA,ME,ND,SD |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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