Marble Slab Creamery Franchise
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12:32PM Ice cream retailer
Founded in 1983, this family-owned, Houston-based company offers homemade, superpremium ice cream that's prepared to order on a marble slab, using a variety of mix-ins.
With flavors like Sweet Cream, Chocolate Swiss, Cheesecake and Amaretto, more than 100 franchise business owners nationwide are tempting customers with their exotic flavors served in freshly-baked waffle cones. The stores also sell smoothies, shakes, sundaes, banana splits and ice cream cakes and pies. Some franchise business owners even offer homemade baked goods such as cookies, brownies and apple pie, as well as gourmet coffees.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Marble Slab Creamery Franchises?
Total Cost: $205,200-$313,300
Total Franchise Fees: $28,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: 20% of current fee
Contact Information for Marble Slab Creamery
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Marble Slab Creamery Inc. |
Phone Number: (713)780-3601 |
Marble Slab Creamery In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Marble Slab Creamery begin operations? 1983
When did Marble Slab Creamery begin selling franchises? 1984
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 287 6 0 1 2004 249 2 0 1 2003 209 0 0 1 2002 170 0 0 1 2001 143 0 0 1
Future Expansion
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,
Countries of Interest: Canada, Middle East, Mexico, Western Europe,
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No Yes 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
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
65% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience
Jason Rager's Inside Information
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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