We offer franchises to qualified individuals and entities to operate Sub Zero franchises under the “Sub Zero Ice Cream” service marks, trade names, programs, and systems. Our franchises specialize in the preparation and sale of food and beverage items, currently including ice cream using a unique “instant freezing” method, and related products and services using our distinctive business formats, systems, methods, procedures, designs, layouts, standards and specifications, and proprietary recipes (the “Method of Operation”). We also offer a multiple purchase addendum under which qualified individuals and entities may operate multiple Sub Zero franchises within a specific territory.
Company Background
Founded in 1990 by entrepreneurs Robert and Maria Klawinski, Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt has grown into a national franchisor with over 110 locations. Headquartered in Georgia, Sub Zero franchisees specialize in the preparation and sale of food items including ice cream using their unique "instant freezing" method. The Method of Operation includes distinctive business formats, systems, methods, procedures, designs, layouts standards and specifications as well as proprietary recipes.
Franchise Opportunity
Running a business is hard, but running an ice cream shop with high demand and little supply can be even harder. We get it, because that was us until we discovered Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt. By copying and pasting this live instant freezing ice cream recipe onto our site we were able to increase sales by 30%. We offer franchises to qualified individuals and entities to operate Sub Zerofranchises under the "Sub Zero Ice Cream" service marks, trade names, programs, and systems. Our franchises specialize in the preparation and sale of food items using a unique "instant freezing" method. Our franchisees may elect to offer catering services as well. The Method of Operation includes our distinctive business formats, systems, methods procedures designs standards specifications proprietary recipes (the Method) which are essential for successful operation of the Franchised Business under this Agreement. The franchisor will provide technical assistance including training manuals operating procedures forms
Corporate Structure
We were organized in Utah as a corporation on October 19, 2010. Our principal business address is 62 W. Center St., Provo, UT 84601. Our telephone number is (385) 208 4353. We operate under our corporate name, the name “Sub Zero”, and the Marks, as defined below. We are the franchisor of the Sub Zero franchise system. We license our franchisees to own and operate franchises under the “Sub Zero” names and the Marks. We authorize our franchisees to promote, advertise, sell, and provide quality food and beverage products, currently including ice cream using a unique “instant freezing” method, and related products and services to the public and to use our Method of Operations and our Marks in the operations of the franchisee’s business
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Sub Zero storefront franchised business is $107,450 to $267,000. This includes $39,000 to $41,500 that must be paid to us or our affiliate. For storefront franchises purchased with the multiple purchase addendum, multiply the estimated initial investment range times the number of franchises purchased. This includes $20,500 to $26,500 that must be paid to us or our affiliate for each additional franchise purchased. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Sub Zero mobile unit franchised business is $44,750 to $191,500. This includes $24,000 to $26,500 that must be paid to us or our affiliate. For mobile unit franchises purchased with the multiple purchase addendum, multiply the estimated initial investment range times the number of franchises purchased. This includes $15,500 to $21,500 that must be paid to us or our affiliate for each additional franchise purchased.
Earnings Transparency
7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
Distribution of Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Franchisees
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Franchise System Development in 2020
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt business?
Franchisees typically require at least $107 to $267 investment to get their Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $24 in fees directly to Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt unit is approximately
$145,869. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
5 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 5 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
4 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$324,567 to $659,500
which is
Much Higher
than the $0 to $0 average in the Frozen Desserts industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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