La Paletera Franchise

Paletas, fruit cups, smoothies, ice cream

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a La Paletera Franchises?

Total Cost: $112,500-$167,200
Total Franchise Fees: $28,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $14K

Contact Information for La Paletera

La Paletera 3000 Weslayan, #108 Houston, TX 77027

Phone Number: (713)621-6200 Toll Free: (866)621-6200 Fax Number: (713)621-8200 Franchise Homepage:

La Paletera In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did La Paletera begin operations? 1997
When did La Paletera begin selling franchises? 2003

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	23	0	0	2
2004	19	0	0	3
2003	10	0	0	6
2002	0	0	0	2
2001	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	4

Franchise Financing Information

Cost	In House Financing Available?	3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee	No	No
Initial Start-up Capital	No	Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation

Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

30% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 12

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes

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