Dippin' Dots
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Dippin' Dots system.
Dippin' Dots
5110 Charter Oak Dr., P. O. Box 9207,
Paducah, KY 42002-9207
800#:
Tel: (270) 575-6990
Fax: (270) 575-6997
E-mail: franchiseinfo@dippindots.com
Web Site: www.dippindots.com
Contact: Ms. Vanessa Reeves, Franchise Development Specialist
DIPPIN' DOTS are those tiny beads of ice cream that are super-cold, creamy, and delicious. Here's your invitation to look at our exciting alternative to traditional ice cream, yogurt, and flavored ice products.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 622
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 624
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 42 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 49 in TX, 37 in CA, 29 in FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 100 SF; RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $45.6-189.8K
Average Total Investment: $53K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
>Franchise: $12.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $12K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: .05%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Days in Paducah, KY; 2 Days On-Site.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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