The Fudge Company

Founded: 1978 Franchising since: 1981
Based in Charlevoix, Michigan, The Fudge Company began in 1978 and started franchising in 1981.

103 Belvedere Ave. Charlevoix, Michigan 49720

Phone: (231)547-9941

Franchisor has 2 employee(s)

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2005	3	0	13	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, United states

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $32K-45K Franchise fee: $12.5K-15K

Ongoing royalty fee: 3% Term of agreement: Term of agreement renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $35K
Business Experience:

• Retail experience preferred

Operations

• 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
• At franchisee's location: 3-5 days

Ongoing Support

• Grand opening