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Froots Smoothies

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development
of minority-owned franchises in the Froots Smoothies system.

Froots Smoothies
4380 Oakes Rd., # 800
Cooper City, FL 33314


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Business Description

Froot Smoothies provides a healthy alternative to traditional fast food fare. Our smoothies are made with only all natural ingredients - exactly like you would make at home! In addition to our fantastic smoothies and fresh squeezed juices, we offer a full menu of healthy gourmet wraps, salads, soups and breads.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2001

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

50

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
50
100.0%
 
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:2
Asian-American:4
Hispanic:3
Native American:9
Other:0
Specific Minority
  Program(s) in place:
Government Incentives
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:5092.6%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:47.4%In 1 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
54
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida9

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Cash Investment:$100K
Total Investment:$92-314K
Average Total Investment:$203K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 350 - 1,800 (1,000 - 1,400 preferred)

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Kiosk

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 15 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 11
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Hollywood, FL23 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 70

U.S.:

Yes
Canada: Yes
Overseas: Yes
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