U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt Franchise

U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt, part of U-Swirl International, Inc. (USI), offers a delightful self-service frozen yogurt experience that stands out in the industry. With roots extending to other brands such as CherryBerry, Yogurtini, Yogli-Mogli, Aspen Leaf Yogurt, Let’s Yo!, and Fuzzy Peach, U-Swirl provides customers with a broad variety of flavors and toppings. Franchisees can also explore unique opportunities by establishing co-branded stores with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, combining frozen yogurt with delicious chocolate treats.

Franchise Overview

• Year Business Began: 2008
• Franchising Since: 2008
• Headquarters: Durango, Colorado
• Estimated Number of Units: 65

Investment Information

Potential franchisees should be prepared for the following financial commitments:

• Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $25,000
• Real Estate and Improvements: $131,000 - $185,920
• Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $150,000 - $190,400
• Travel and Living Expenses While Training: $1,000 - $5,000
• Signs: $7,000 - $13,440
• Opening Inventory: $5,000 - $10,000
• Grand Opening: $5,000
• Additional Funds (3 months): $35,000 - $71,000

Estimated Total Investment: $339,000 - $505,760

Ongoing Fees

• Royalty Fee: 6% of net sales
• Advertising Fund: 1% of net sales
• Cooperative Advertising: 3% of net sales
• Local Advertising Allocation: 1% of net sales

Training and Support

U-Swirl provides comprehensive training at their North Las Vegas, Nevada location, which includes:

• Initial Training: Four days of instruction
• Hands-on Store Training: Practical experience in a retail setting
• Opening Assistance: Up to three days of on-site support
• Ongoing Training: Annual meetings, seminars, or conferences as required

Territory and Obligations

Franchisees will not be granted an exclusive territory, ensuring geographic flexibility but also competition. Franchisees or their appointed general manager must actively manage the store. The franchise agreement spans an initial term of 10 years with a renewal option for an additional 10-year term, contingent upon compliance with franchise standards.

Unique Selling Points

• Wide range of frozen yogurt flavors and over 20 toppings
• Opportunity to co-brand with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Solid support and training programs to ensure franchisee success

Key Takeaways

• Initial investment ranges from $339,000 to $505,760
• Ongoing royalties and advertising fees are based on a percentage of net sales
• Comprehensive training and support provided
• Co-branding opportunities to enhance business prospects

Interested in learning more? Download the full Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) or fill out the free information request form on this page to get started with U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt.