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Bruster's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Yogurt

730 Mulberry St.
Bridgewater, PA 15009
800#:
Tel: (724) 774-4250
Fax: (724) 774-0666
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.brustersicecream.com
Contact: Mr. David Guido, President

BRUSTER'S ICE CREAM features fresh, delicious homemade ice cream which is made fresh daily on-site at each of our stores. Quality products and exceptional customer service are our main goals. Our products feature only the best ingredients - whole nuts, cherries and the best caramels and fudges. Homemade waffle cones are a great complement to our homemade ice cream.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1989;	First Franchise:	1993
Franchise Units:	42
Company-Owned Units:	3
Total Units:	45

Distribution: U.S. -- 45; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 8 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 21 in PA, 15 in GA, 2 in OH

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30

Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 2, 1, 1, 4, 4 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: IN,NY,VA

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 FT, 25 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 988 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$150K
Total Investment:	$150-761K;		Average Total Investment:	$455K
Minimum Net Worth:	$None
Fees:	Franchise:	$30K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
	Royalty:	5%
	Advertising:	Up to 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10/10
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	No
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	10
On-Going Support:	B,C,D,E,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training:	4 Weeks Western PA or Atlanta, GA.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	Eastern United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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