- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$218K - $385K
- Units as of 2015
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496
Company Overview
About Menchie's
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Leadership | Amit Kleinberger, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
17555 Ventura Blvd., #200 Encino, CA 91316 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2008 (17 years) |
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| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: |
| # of Units | 496 (as of 2015) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Menchie's franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$40,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$218,325 - $385,158 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$300,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$120,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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$10,000 off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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6% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Menchie's has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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