7601 Hwy 311, Sellersburg, IN 47122
Chillers Franchise, Inc. business offices are located at 7601 S.R. 311, Sellersburg, Indiana 47122. Parent company would include Zesto’s, the original business founded in 1966. Zesto’s, located at 2740 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana 47150 was the original store purchased in 1966. This business is not affiliated with the Chillers Franchise, Inc. but was the framework used in developing the Chillers franchise. Chillers is a service marked name and logo and is the only name to be used in this franchise.
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3 Directors with Prior Bankruptcies
2 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Earning Transparency
10/10
Investment Accessibility
9/10
$784,958 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021QSR
$411,442
Industry Low
$2,544,354
Industry High
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $35,000 Maximum: $41,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $140,900 Maximum: $425,930
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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