Mrs. Fields Franchise

Cookies & bakery products

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Mrs. Fields Franchises?

Total Cost: $180,000 USD -$247,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 7 years

Contact Information for Mrs. Fields

Mrs. Fields Franchising LLC 2855 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., #400 Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Phone Number: (801)736-5600 Toll Free: (800)348-6311 Fax Number: (801)736-5936 Franchise Homepage:

Mrs. Fields In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Mrs. Fields begin operations? 1977
When did Mrs. Fields begin selling franchises? 1990

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	376	0	82	57
2003	372	0	82	59
2002	344	5	76	103
2001	320	5	0	143
2000	322	5	0	126

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

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, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Franchise Operation Restrictions

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Sales & marketing 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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