4/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

3 /10
Higher than 79% of peers
3 /10
Higher than 73% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchise is to develop, own and operate a retail store featuring self service frozen yogurt and other related products and services under the trademark and name “Yogurt Mountain®.”
Company Background
Yogurt Mountain is a self-service frozen yogurt franchise offering the perfect combination of delicious, healthy desserts and premium coffee. With fertile soil to grow an abundance of natural ingredients for our yogurts, Yogurt Mountain offers a variety of flavors that are sure to please any taste bud. The company's mission is making it easier for customers to have access to high quality products while providing them with an excellent customer experience. Yogurt Mountain also provides nutritious food options by including healthy fruit topping choices in their menu.
Franchise Opportunity
The self-serve frozen yogurt industry is growing at a rapid pace, but there are still many barriers to entry for new franchise owners. With Yogurt Mountain's proven business model and experienced support team, you can open your own franchise with less risk than other brands. We have the right equipment and technology that will help you succeed in this competitive market! Our company offers everything you need under one roof - from our proprietary frozen yogurt machines to all of the toppings we offer in our Caf? Line. Once operational, your store could be earning $1 million or more per year!
Corporate Structure
Yogurt Mountain Franchising LLC was formed as a limited liability company in the State of Alabama on November 4, 2009 and began offering franchises in March 2010. Their principal business address is 402 Industrial Lane, Birmingham, Alabama 35211.

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

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Frozen Desserts Industry

$337,465 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2021

$337,465
$6,891
Industry Low
$671,201
Industry High

Franchisee Attrition

3 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2016 of 19.35% was Much Higher than the 6% in the Frozen Desserts industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year. It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model

Franchise Types Available

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Distribution of Yogurt Mountain Franchisees

Yogurt Mountain Franchise System Development in 2024

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Yogurt Mountain business?
Franchisees typically require at least $271,110 to $857,000 investment to get their Yogurt Mountain business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Yogurt Mountain?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $30,000 in fees directly to Yogurt Mountain in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Yogurt Mountain franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Yogurt Mountain business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Yogurt Mountain unit is approximately $337,465. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Yogurt Mountain unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Yogurt Mountain 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

3 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $271,110 to $857,000 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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