9/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

10 /10
Lower than 5% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
We offer franchises for the operation of "Pelican’s SnoBalls" stores. "Pelican’s SnoBalls" stores specialize in the sale of flavored ice products and other items.
Company Background
Pelican's SnoBalls has been in business since 1999 and is a franchise opportunity for anyone looking to start their own business. We offer franchises for the operation of "Pelican's SnoBalls" stores, which specialize in the sale of flavored ice products and other items.
Franchise Opportunity
Ice cream is a very popular treat, but not everyone has the time to go out and buy it. We all know that ice cream tastes great, but unfortunately we don't always have the time to get some. By purchasing our franchise you will be able to sell delicious ice creams without having to leave your home or office. Our franchises are an excellent way of making money by selling flavored ice in your own store! With little investment required you can start earning extra cash within days!
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is Pelican’s SnoBalls USA, LLC ("we" or "us"). We were formed as a limited liability company in North Carolina on August 1, 2016 and maintain our principal place of business at 801 East 2nd Ave., Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 (tel: 803.833.0851). We do not maintain sales offices anywhere else. We conduct business only under our corporate name.

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 "Full Season" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Frozen Desserts Industry

$144,188 / unit

Franchise Type: Full Season

Average Revenue During 2021

$144,188
$6,891
Industry Low
$671,201
Industry High

Financial Performance of "Partial Season" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Frozen Desserts Industry

$6,891 / unit

Franchise Type: Partial Season

Average Revenue During 2021

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

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Pelican's SnoBalls Franchise System Development in 2021

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Pelican's SnoBalls business?
Franchisees typically require at least $81 to $230 investment to get their Pelican's SnoBalls business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Pelican's SnoBalls?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $31 in fees directly to Pelican's SnoBalls in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Pelican's SnoBalls franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Pelican's SnoBalls business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Pelican's SnoBalls unit is approximately $144,188. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Pelican's SnoBalls unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Pelican's SnoBalls franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 15 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

10 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $81,750 to $230,800 which is Much Lower 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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