Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.
Company Information
10338 S. Progress Way, Parker, Colorado 80134
We manufacture chocolates, purchase candy, dried fruit and nuts in bulk and repackage them for sale to the public, roast nuts, process mixes of nuts, fruit and candy, and prepare seasonal baskets and gift assortments of candy, dried fruit and nuts ('Products'). We sell our Products to you under the label 'Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. You sell directly to the public. You offer the Products for sale at offices and businesses within defined territories. This is a year-round business and we do special additional items at various holidays. This franchise does not include any rights to Internet commerce and the contract strictly forbids your setting up internet sites for the sale of our Product. We allow you to have a website located within our company site for your business. We also sell Product through Mountain Man retail stores. We manufacture a line of products under the trademarked name 'Rivertrail' which is available to any retail business for resale, as well as to franchisees. We also sell bulk product to various outlets. We do private label products for several companies. Our Products are manufactured in Colorado and Oregon. We have developed a unique system for the processing, packaging and distribution of our Products. We have experience and skill in operating a processing, packaging and distribution center and have developed a system of financial management, all identified by the trademark, service mark and trade name of 'Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.' or 'Mountain Man.'
Since the business is based on food products, distributors are regulated by local health board codes and regulations. It is possible that there are companies performing similar services as our company. We offer two types of franchises: (1) The Distributor Franchise; "You" sell our Products directly to the public at offices and other businesses. You must purchase your Product from us and sell within a restricted area. (2) A Retail Store Franchise: You open one retail outlet at a specific approved location. You must purchase Product from us or the Product must be approved by us. We approve gift items only for general categories of gifts, not specific vendors.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $7,500 Maximum: $7,500
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: $15,360 Maximum: $16,100
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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