Jo to Go vs Herrell's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jo to Go vs Herrell's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
  Jo to Go Herrell's
Investment 82500 - 786000 251000 - 367000
Franchise Fee 0
Royalty Fee 7% 6%
Advertising Fee
Year Founded 1998 1973
Year Franchised 2001 1980
Term Of Agreement
Term Of Agreement
Renewal Fee


Business Experience Requirements
  Jo to Go Herrell's
Experience General business experience What we expect from a franchisee * A belief in the Herrell's Ice Cream product and system * Owner operation and interest in their community * Respect for employees * Franchisor respect and communication * Customer service that exceeds the norm (win that customer back every time they come into your store) * Cleanliness and neatness * Desire to succeed in one's own business

Financing Options
  Jo to Go Herrell's
 
Franchise Fees No
Start-up Costs No
Equipment No
Inventory No
Receivables No
Payroll No

Training & Support
  Jo to Go Herrell's
Training During your training you will receive detailed instructions as well as hands-on experience making our award-winning ice cream, including thorough familiarization with all equipment.
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Since the proof of the ice cream is in the eating, Herrell's Ice Cream will provide you with our absolutely best tasting, richest and creamiest ice cream recipes which have been perfected applying years of experience. How and where to order your inventory of perishable ingredients and supplies is crucial. During your pre-opening days in preparation for your opening, our staff will assist you in contacting various suppliers and in placing your initial orders. Once you are in operation, a member of the franchise staff will visit you on a regular basis. Areas such as ice cream making, daily operations, expense analysis, staff evaluation and promotional ideas can be discussed. The Herrell's Ice Cream and Herrell's Development staff is very supportive and is always only a phone call or e-mail away.
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Expansion Plans
  Jo to Go Herrell's
US Expansion Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,
Canada Expansion
International Expansion

Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile
Investment
Jo to Go
Herrell's
Franchise Fee
Jo to Go
Herrell's
Royalty Fee
Jo to Go 7%
Herrell's 6%
Advertising Fee
Jo to Go
Herrell's
Year Founded
Jo to Go 1998
Herrell's 1973
Year Franchised
Jo to Go 2001
Herrell's 1980
Term Of Agreement
Jo to Go 15 years
Herrell's
Renewal Fee
Jo to Go
Herrell's


Business Experience Requirements
Experience
Jo to Go General business experience
Herrell's What we expect from a franchisee * A belief in the Herrell's Ice Cream product and system * Owner operation and interest in their community * Respect for employees * Franchisor respect and communication * Customer service that exceeds the norm (win that customer back every time they come into your store) * Cleanliness and neatness * Desire to succeed in one's own business

Financing Options
 
Franchise Fees
Jo to Go No
Herrell's No
Start-up Costs
Jo to Go
Herrell's
Equipment
Jo to Go}
Herrell's
Inventory
Jo to Go
Herrell's
Receivables
Jo to Go
Herrell's
Payroll
Jo to Go
Herrell's

Training & Support
Training
Jo to Go
Herrell's During your training you will receive detailed instructions as well as hands-on experience making our award-winning ice cream, including thorough familiarization with all equipment.
Support
Jo to Go Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Herrell's Since the proof of the ice cream is in the eating, Herrell's Ice Cream will provide you with our absolutely best tasting, richest and creamiest ice cream recipes which have been perfected applying years of experience. How and where to order your inventory of perishable ingredients and supplies is crucial. During your pre-opening days in preparation for your opening, our staff will assist you in contacting various suppliers and in placing your initial orders. Once you are in operation, a member of the franchise staff will visit you on a regular basis. Areas such as ice cream making, daily operations, expense analysis, staff evaluation and promotional ideas can be discussed. The Herrell's Ice Cream and Herrell's Development staff is very supportive and is always only a phone call or e-mail away.
Marketing
Jo to Go Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Herrell's
Operations
Jo to Go 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Herrell's

Expansion Plans
US Expansion
Jo to Go Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,
Herrell's
Canada Expansion
Jo to Go
Herrell's
International Expansion
Jo to Go
Herrell's