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How is Blendz different from other franchise opportunities?
Support!!!! Blendz primary focus is on training and support. We recognize that training is the backbone of any successful franchise. That’s why our franchise owners go through a rigorous 4 week training program. In addition we provide systems and support that assist you in building your business and continually look for ways to improve our menu offering and franchise model.
What separates the Blendz business model from others?
What really separates us is that our model focuses on the customer service and the people side of business. With no kitchen and no cooking, the food side of our model is the easy part. Our model was intentionally created this way so that our franchise owners can focus on what is important, customer service and building your relationships with your customers and crew.
Does Blendz Offer an Area Director Model?
Yes. You can obtain additional information about our AD Model by requesting the Area Director Marketing Agreement UFOC from a Blendz Franchise Sales Representative. You can see which Blendz Area Director Territories are available by clicking on the AD Map on the Blendz AD MAP under the Upcoming Seminars heading.
Is Blendz expanding internationally?
Yes. Blendz has a very unique International Master Franchise Offering which you can obtain additional information on by speaking with a Blendz Franchise Sales Representative.
What is your franchise fee?
The initial US Franchise Free is $25,000 per unit for a Standard Blendz Franchise
What is your royalty structure?
The ongoing royalty fee of 6% of net sales is due on a weekly basis.
What is the total investment?
The range of initial investment to open a Blendz Franchise is $245,350 - $374,850
How much money of that do I need to come up with?
We require that all of our single unit franchise prospects have a minimum of $70,000 to invest
How much money can I make?
The Federal Trade Commission which regulates the franchise industry prohibits Franchisors from making earnings claims that are not published in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). In your investigation of our brand we encourage you to contact any of our franchisees to obtain any and all pertinent financial information regarding Blendz business ownership.
How long does it take to be approved to buy a Blendz Franchise?
Once we receive your completed Blendz Franchise Application we can turn around an approval within 48 hours.
What happens after I sign the franchise agreement?
Upon signing your franchise agreement you will meet with the Blendz Real Estate
Representative in your area and being scouting possible locations to open your
Blendz Franchise.
How long does it take to open my Blendz franchise?
The single biggest determinate in the timing of opening your Blendz franchise is
real estate, if the location you choose is built and ready for occupancy when you execute your lease your store will take on average 3-4 months to open.
How does my store get built?
Blendz has a network of General Contractors throughout the country who have worked with other major national brands and franchise owners before and understand the two most important things to a franchise owner is their space delivered on time and on budget.
Do you train me to open my Blendz franchise?
There are many great things about buying into a franchise system and one of them is that you instantly have a team of experienced professionals within that industry. Here at Blendz, we make that team available to you right away to make you feel comfortable in your decision and moving through all of the steps necessary to open your Blendz Franchise.
How do I let people in my area know what a Blendz is and that we are opening soon?
By developing an effective grand opening marketing plan!!! Marketing is the most important tool in developing any business' success. With a Blendz Franchise you will be taught how to utilize all of the marketing materials that Blendz provides its franchise owners with. These materials are designed to not only help franchisees advertise their Grand Opening but also to assist in developing an ongoing marketing strategy for your location. This is important as many marketing campaigns or strategies can differ by audience or location. WE WILL TEACH YOU!!!!
What kind of ongoing support does Blendz provide its franchise owners with?
Another great thing about buying into a franchise system is that you are not alone. Once you open your doors on grand opening day, the true business begins and we are there to support you with:
- A dedicated franchisee liaison to assist you with all your questions
- The development of marketing and promotional campaigns and materials
- Settings your business goals and the steps to evaluate your performance towards them.
- Regular product development for seasonal and other menu item enhancements
- Annual franchise conventions to share best practices and develop your business
As a franchise owner do I have input in the products that I offer my customers?
We always encourage our franchise owners to share any ideas that either they may have on ways to improve the Blendz Menu Offering. To assist in this we offer our franchise owners the ability to go into an online chat area available only to fellow franchise owners to express any ideas that they may have.
Simplicity also means simple to operate. All of our locations do not require any kitchen or cooking. That means
less initial expense, less ongoing hassle, and more time to spend with your customers! The design was to be a
simple operation, a simple menu, but an extensively complete concept.
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