Yogurtland (Travel Plaza and Big Box Locations)
Company Information
17801 Cartwright Road Irvine, CA 92614
We are Yogurtland Franchising, Inc., a California corporation. We were formed on November 13, 2006. To simplify this Disclosure Document, we refer to ourselves as “Yogurtland,” “we” or “us.” “You” means the person who buys the franchise. Sometimes in this Disclosure Document “you” also means individuals who are stockholders of a corporation, members of a limited liability company, or partners of a partnership that buys a franchise. Our Principal business address is 17801 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614. Our phone number is (949) 265 8000. Our agent for service of process in California is Phillip Chang, whose address is 17801 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614. Please check Exhibit A for agents in other registration states. Our business is operating and granting franchises to let people, like you, operate Yogurtland frozen yogurt stores, which offer several flavors of frozen yogurt and other menu items for on premises consumption and carryout. We started franchising in March 2007.
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1 Directors with Prior Bankruptcies
6 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $16,650 Maximum: $29,250
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: $172,070 Maximum: $285,920
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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