Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | FreshBerry | |
| Investment | 229200 - 1315000 | 170750 - 392200 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | |
| Year Founded | 1989 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 1993 | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | FreshBerry | |
| Experience | *20% CAPITAL IN THE PROJECT. *DEDICATION TO EITHER OPERATING OR OVERSEEING *A MANAGER THAT WORKS APPROPRIATE RETAIL HOURS CULTIVATING AND MOTIVATING YOUTH. *INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY | FreshBerry actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management. |
Financing Options |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | FreshBerry | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | FreshBerry | |
| Training | On-The-Job Training: 68 hours Classroom Training: 12 hours | |
| Support | *Real Estate Review and approval *Project Management *Marketing program and materials *procurement of products for operation *operations manager to support in your opening and ongoing consultations at your storePurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | The FreshBerry franchising system is a step-by-step method for developing your own business. Whether you are a beginning developer or a seasoned restaurateur the support system will hold your hand from the beginning of site selection, through architecture and construction phases, to management training and Grand Opening. During each phase of the opening process the FreshBerry corporate staff assists you with each task's successful completion. You have daily contact with corporate through email support and phone support. The FreshBerry Management Training program is a twelve day comprehensive management course, covering every aspect of ownership and management. Ongoing support focuses on communication with daily email communications from operations and marketing at the corporate headquarters, and 7 day a week phone support. FreshBerry Franchise System hosts an annual Marketing Conference and annual Franchisee Convention. The FreshBerry Franchise System philosophy views their franchisees as their customers--exceeding their expectations is a daily goal. By focusing on communication and committing to excellence FreshBerry Franchise System dedicates themselves to the success of their franchisees. |
| Marketing | Complete assortment of templates and plans annually along with the support of a field marketing representative for more one on one support. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | FreshBerry will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program. |
| Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 30 | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | FreshBerry | |
| US Expansion | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | 5% |
| FreshBerry | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | 3% |
| FreshBerry | |
| Year Founded | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | 1989 |
| FreshBerry | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | 1993 |
| FreshBerry | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | 10 years |
| FreshBerry | 20 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | *20% CAPITAL IN THE PROJECT. *DEDICATION TO EITHER OPERATING OR OVERSEEING *A MANAGER THAT WORKS APPROPRIATE RETAIL HOURS CULTIVATING AND MOTIVATING YOUTH. *INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY |
| FreshBerry | FreshBerry actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management. |
Financing Options |
|
| Franchise Fees | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | No |
| FreshBerry | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
| Equipment | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream} | |
| FreshBerry | |
| Inventory | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
| Receivables | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
| Payroll | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | On-The-Job Training: 68 hours Classroom Training: 12 hours |
| FreshBerry | |
| Support | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | *Real Estate Review and approval *Project Management *Marketing program and materials *procurement of products for operation *operations manager to support in your opening and ongoing consultations at your storePurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| FreshBerry | The FreshBerry franchising system is a step-by-step method for developing your own business. Whether you are a beginning developer or a seasoned restaurateur the support system will hold your hand from the beginning of site selection, through architecture and construction phases, to management training and Grand Opening. During each phase of the opening process the FreshBerry corporate staff assists you with each task's successful completion. You have daily contact with corporate through email support and phone support. The FreshBerry Management Training program is a twelve day comprehensive management course, covering every aspect of ownership and management. Ongoing support focuses on communication with daily email communications from operations and marketing at the corporate headquarters, and 7 day a week phone support. FreshBerry Franchise System hosts an annual Marketing Conference and annual Franchisee Convention. The FreshBerry Franchise System philosophy views their franchisees as their customers--exceeding their expectations is a daily goal. By focusing on communication and committing to excellence FreshBerry Franchise System dedicates themselves to the success of their franchisees. |
| Marketing | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Complete assortment of templates and plans annually along with the support of a field marketing representative for more one on one support. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| FreshBerry | FreshBerry will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program. |
| Operations | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 30 |
| FreshBerry | |
Expansion Plans |
|
| US Expansion | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia |
| FreshBerry | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |
| International Expansion | |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | |
| FreshBerry | |