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Abbott's Frozen Custard

Frozen custard

Background

Founded: 1902 Franchising since: 1977
4791 Lake Ave.
Rochester, New york 14612
Phone:
(585)865-7400


Franchisor has 6 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 10,000+ population

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $120K-126.8K
Franchise fee: $19K
Ongoing royalty fee: $2.20/gallon
Term of agreement: 10 years, 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
Net worth requirement: $350K
Cash liquidity requirement: $100K

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 1 week
  • At franchisee's location: 1 week+

Ongoing Support
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks