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 | Tastee FreezThe Original Soft Serve |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$20,000 to $250,000Total Investment
$30,000 to $1,000,000Number of Units
250In Business Since
1950* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
There's only one
chain in the fast food dessert industry that instills feelings of
nostalgia... Tastee Freez. We are more than a national brand name in an
ever growing frozen dessert sector. Tastee Freez is an American
tradition, born in 1950. Our frozen treats bring back fond memories of
cool, creamy soft-serve and an era gone by.
In
May 2003, Tastee Freez was acquired by California based Galardi Group
Franchise & Leasing, who remain dedicated to strengthening the
Tastee Freez brand and maintaining its heritage.
Products & Services
In 1950, an American tradition was born. Two men,
Leo Moranz, an inventor and Harry Axene, an entrepreneur came together
to create what would later become one of America's favorite
establishments for high quality fast food and delicious soft-serve
products.
The two men formed a partnership to market a revolutionary new soft-serve pump and freezer which far exceeded the technology of any existing equipment, allowing for quicker service and higher quality product. Within five years after the first freezer was sold, walk-up stands bearing the Tastee Freez name opened across the country to sell sundaes and cones to an eager public. Moranz and Axene allowed stands to use the Tastee Freez name in exchange for rent paid on the soft-serve pump needed to operate each freezer.
Since franchising first gained popularity in the early 1950's, the food service industry has seen many chains come and go. Tastee Freez has weathered the storms of an unstable economy and strived to meet the ever changing needs of its franchisees and their customers. Today, Tastee Freez is one of the longest-lived franchise operations in the United States.
Tastee Freez, a favorite for soft-serve treats has increased its menu offerings over the years to include a wide range of options. Some traditional seasonal walk-up stands still exist in regions of the United States. However, the majority of Tastee Freez stores have evolved to become complete fast food operations. Typical locations offer a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items in addition to homemade gourmet ice cream and the famous soft-serve treats.
Today, Tastee Freez is a part of Galardi Group Franchise & Leasing, a California based franchisor.
The two men formed a partnership to market a revolutionary new soft-serve pump and freezer which far exceeded the technology of any existing equipment, allowing for quicker service and higher quality product. Within five years after the first freezer was sold, walk-up stands bearing the Tastee Freez name opened across the country to sell sundaes and cones to an eager public. Moranz and Axene allowed stands to use the Tastee Freez name in exchange for rent paid on the soft-serve pump needed to operate each freezer.
Since franchising first gained popularity in the early 1950's, the food service industry has seen many chains come and go. Tastee Freez has weathered the storms of an unstable economy and strived to meet the ever changing needs of its franchisees and their customers. Today, Tastee Freez is one of the longest-lived franchise operations in the United States.
Tastee Freez, a favorite for soft-serve treats has increased its menu offerings over the years to include a wide range of options. Some traditional seasonal walk-up stands still exist in regions of the United States. However, the majority of Tastee Freez stores have evolved to become complete fast food operations. Typical locations offer a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items in addition to homemade gourmet ice cream and the famous soft-serve treats.
Today, Tastee Freez is a part of Galardi Group Franchise & Leasing, a California based franchisor.
Training & Support
Galardi Group's Operator in Training Program is an
intense training program that will acquaint you with the day-to-day
requirements of operating a Tastee Freez restaurant. The program is
specifically designed to effectively prepare you to operate as an
independent businessperson.
Our
training instructors are experienced in successfully operating fast
food restaurants, as well as instructing others in the skills necessary
to do likewise. The Training Department has no operational
responsibility for the restaurant in which you will be training;
therefore, our efforts will entirely focus on providing you a complete
training experience.Are You a Good Fit for Tastee Freez?
Tastee Freez is ready to grow an exciting and
energetic concept. Tastee Freez still offers the traditional great
tasting treats and grilled items that made us famous with
state-of-the-art equipment and new brand imaging. Now is the time to
join the Tastee Freez family!
For a soft serve and full food menu concept the initial 20 year franchise fee is $20,000. The franchise service fee is 5% of net sales and the minimum advertising commitment is 3% for local advertising and 1% of sales to the National Advertising Fund. For a dessert only concept, the initial 20-year franchisee fee is $10,000. All other fees remain the same.
The franchisee, or a designated General Manager, must complete a training program. Additional and ongoing training and support are provided as well.
Franchisees may choose from two building designs with land-size requirements from approximately 15,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Equipment only packages are as low as $40,000. Building and equipment packages range from approximately $350,000 to $900,000. (Tastee Freez does not provide financing for franchisee development.)
The specifics above apply to those franchises sold by TF, LLC. There are three territorial franchise holders in the United States that have implemented some different specifics for the sale and operation of a Tastee Freez franchise within their geographical area. Further information on these modified specifics can be answered during your initial contact with your Tastee Freez franchise salesperson.
For a soft serve and full food menu concept the initial 20 year franchise fee is $20,000. The franchise service fee is 5% of net sales and the minimum advertising commitment is 3% for local advertising and 1% of sales to the National Advertising Fund. For a dessert only concept, the initial 20-year franchisee fee is $10,000. All other fees remain the same.
The franchisee, or a designated General Manager, must complete a training program. Additional and ongoing training and support are provided as well.
Franchisees may choose from two building designs with land-size requirements from approximately 15,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Equipment only packages are as low as $40,000. Building and equipment packages range from approximately $350,000 to $900,000. (Tastee Freez does not provide financing for franchisee development.)
The specifics above apply to those franchises sold by TF, LLC. There are three territorial franchise holders in the United States that have implemented some different specifics for the sale and operation of a Tastee Freez franchise within their geographical area. Further information on these modified specifics can be answered during your initial contact with your Tastee Freez franchise salesperson.
