getting started

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    your vision

    People often dream of owning their own business and being their own boss. TCBY can help with that. To get things started, just fill out our no-obligation application form on this website. A Franchise Development Manager (FDM) will be assigned to you and will respond to answer any questions you have, provide additional information and guide you through the next steps.

    While you're waiting for our reply, we encourage you to check out one of your local TCBY stores. Try a few tasty flavor combinations. Envision yourself behind the counter, helping customers. Does this feel like something you'll love to do? We hope so.

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    your plan

    When you own a TCBY, you can quickly turn a solid business venture into a tasty adventure. But like any adventure, its important to be sure you're well prepared. That's why we do everything we can to set you up for success. Working with our Real Estate and Construction teams, you'll be guided through every part of the construction and design process.

    To further arm you with useful tools, you'll be invited to attend an 11-day training at Famous Brands University in Salt Lake City, Utah. We'll cover important topics such as daily operational procedures and strategies, profitability, brand marketing, personnel and team management. That way, you're prepared for many of the most common concerns of a TCBY store owner. We want nothing more than to see you succeed.

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    your investment

    It takes a lot to run a company. Patience, business acumen, financial stability. We've seen how well people can do if they have enough of each of these and we've made some realizations along the way. Although costs can vary widely depending on many variables, we've found that your chances for success shoot up if you have a net worth of at least $200,000. As such, we've set that figure as a minimum requirement for owning TCBY franchise, with at least $100,000 of that being liquid. Heres a quick graph to help you consider some of the other costs you'll incur:

    • Initial Franchise Fee
      $25,000**
    • Ongoing Royalties
      6% of Gross Sales
    • Advertising Fee
      3% of Gross Sales
    • Initial Training Fee
      No charge for first two individuals
    • Initial Term of Agreement
      10 years for traditional location or
      5 years for non-traditional location
    • Total Estimated Initial Investment
      $191,300 - $356,600*

    *A complete inventory of associated cost is disclosed in item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. These figures do not include real estate lease costs, and may vary with actual circumstances.

    **Up to $5,000 reimbursement for grand opening marketing expenses on your initial franchise fee.

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