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Franchise Snapshot for Ritter's Frozen Custard

Cash Requirement:
$75,000+
Total Capital Investment:
$212,000 - $700,000
Financing:
Yes, Via Third Party
Interesting Fact(s):
  • Franchising since 1994
  • Franchise fee: $25K
  • Royalty fee: 5%
  • Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
  • 70% of all franchisees own more than one franchise unit.
  • Absentee ownership of this franchise is NOT allowed.
  • Franchise Overview:
    Ritter's Frozen Custard franchise not only has premium ice cream and frozen yogurt it is a premium franchise opportunity too!
     
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    Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise Information:



    Become Part of the Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise Family




    This is Premium Ice Cream! Ritter's Frozen Custard is an award winning premium ice cream franchise. We offer a proprietary, super-premium ice cream menu, served in an engaging, clean, friendly atmosphere. Ritter's signature products include the famous "Glacier", which is fresh-made frozen custard blended with popular fruit or candy toppings.

    Other products include Ritter's popular specialty sundaes (Turtle Sundae, Strawberry Delight, Grizzly Cub Sundae, Mud Sundae, Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae, Peanut Butter Mountain and Banana Split) Banana Split), as well as shakes, malts, smoothies, cakes and novelties.



    Franchise Awards

    • Voted Best Cake in Indianapolis - Indianapolis Monthly, December 2005
    • Voted Best of Desserts - Indianapolis Woman's Choice Award, 2005
    • Voted Best in Indy - Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, "Best of Indy", 2003
    • Voted Best in Detroit - Detroit Free Press Critic's Choice, May 2002
    • Voted Best in Evansville

    Owning a Ritter's Frozen Custard Shoppe

    What is Ritter's looking for in a franchisee?

    Successful franchisees who are motivated, high-energy individuals that demonstrate a love and passion for the product and concept. Food or retail experience is preferred, but not required.

    Types of Franchises Available

    Single unit franchises are available for qualified franchise candidates. For franchisees with multi-unit restaurant experience, multi-unit territories are available. Future expansion to multiple units is available for single unit franchisees in good standing.

    Ritter's Frozen Custard has a number of retail options available. Shoppe locations include:

    • Free-standing buildings
    • Mall out lots
    • Strip centers
    • Sports arenas
    • Airports
    • Other types of non-traditional retail venues
    Franchise Fee - $25,000
    Minimum Liquid Capital - $75,000
    Minimum Net Worth - $250,000

    Training and Support

    Ritter's Frozen Custard training and support begins with a comprehensive three week training period at a certified Ritter's training facility. During initial training, you'll become familiar with the history of Ritter's, the importance of our philosophy and Brand positioning. You'll become thoroughly immersed in our operations manual, which details standard operating procedures for all facets of operating and managing a Ritter's Frozen Custard Shoppe.

    As a Ritter's Franchisee, you'll also get business management training which covers our POS System, inventory management, labor controls, food cost analysis, and much more. You'll be trained in a hands-on, real world environment.

    When your opening week arrives, our experienced training staff will come to your location to assist you through your initial opening period. After your store has opened, our Franchise Business Consultants will continue to make regular on-site visits. All this will assist you in your efforts to achieve even greater results.


    Franchise Marketing - We provide a full range of:

    • Radio and TV spots
    • Local Store Marketing Programs
    • Public Relations
    • Point of Purchase materials
    • Menu brochures
    Purchasing - Ritter's has procurement contracts and relationships with the vendors you need to operate your business

    Real Estate - We assist you in site selection and will introduce you to our broker network

    Construction - We will guide you through all the phases of building and opening your Ritter's Frozen Custard Shoppe

    In addition, you will have access to our private franchise intranet system, which serves as a repository for a wide range of business operations and marketing information. Further, the Ritter's intranet offers extensive intercommunication tools such as proprietary e-mail, chat rooms, FAQ sections and customizable individual web pages, to name a few.

    Requirements for Qualification

    Ritters Frozen Custard is currently not accepting inquiries with less than $65,000 to invest. Ritter's Frozen Custard also is NOT accepting applications from the following states: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, N. Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, S. Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.

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