Marble Slab Creamery
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Marble Slab Creamery system.
Marble Slab Creamery
3100 S. Gessner Dr., # 305
Houston, TX 77063-3760
800#:
Tel: (713) 780-3601
Fax: (713) 780-0264
E-mail: chris@marbleslab.com
Web Site: www.marbleslab.com
Contact: Mr. Chris Dull, VP Franchise Development
Retail ice cream stores, featuring super-premium homemade ice cream, cones baked fresh daily, frozen yogurt, frozen pies and cakes, homemade cookies and brownies and specialty coffees. Ice cream is custom-designed for customer on frozen marble slab and made daily in the store.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 519
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 520
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 30 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 150 in TX, 60 in CA, 40 FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 8 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 500-1,800 SF; SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $60K
Total Investment: $205-313K
Average Total Investment: $240K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
>Franchise: $28K
>Average Franchise Fee: $28K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 10 Days Franchisor Location; 6 Days Franchisee 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
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