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Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise

Chocolate shop

When Edgar Schaked graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a degree in mechanical engineering, he told his father he didn't want to be an engineer, he wanted to be a chocolate maker. Schaked's father, Baruch, had been making chocolates for more than 25 years, working in a chocolate factory in the family's native Argentina, studying different techniques throughout Europe, and opening his own shop in Miami.

From his father, Schaked learned the essentials of chocolate making and together they opened Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Winter Park, Florida, in 1995. Each shop features handmade chocolate treats including truffles, boxed assortments and chocolate body paint. Schakolad Chocolate Factory also custom-designs chocolate gifts and promotional items for corporate clients.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Schakolad Chocolate Factory franchise?

Total Investment: $93,200-$127,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: 20% of current franchise fee

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Schakolad Chocolate Factory News

Schakolad Steps Up Franchise Recruitment Drive
A downtown Ann Arbor chocolate shop is now the hub of a growing franchising effort by Schakolad. Scott Huckestein, owner of the store on East Washington Street, recently became the first franchise developer for Florida-based Schakolad. His goal is to find new franchisees to open 20 stores ove... more

There`s An Art To Fine Chocolate: Business Is Sweet For Local Chocolatiers
Scott Huckestein has created his own version of Candyland, surrounded by such dreamy sounding confections as Key Lime truffles and champagne ganache. This world of fine chocolate has little in common with mass-produced candy bars lining the shelves of grocery stores. This is chocolate as art. Ped... more

Couple Dip Into Chocolate Franchise
The sweet smell of success wafts through the Schakolad Chocolate Factory. This week, Daniel W. and Ruth Ann Hersey are opening the first Indiana location of the Florida-based Schakolad Chocolate Factory. The Zionsville couple is in search of the Hoosier sweet tooth, armed with European style choc... more

Rich Tradition: Chocolate Franchisor Adds New Twist
When it comes to making business decisions or playing hunches, Edgar Schaked intuitively gets it right most of the time. Maybe it has to do with his upbringing in a family that proudly wears its entrepreneurial spirit like a badge of honor. First there was his grandfather, who began the family... more

Schakolad: Columbus` Very Own Chocolate Factory
The words “chocolate factory” are there, but there’s not a Willy Wonka, Charlie, or even an oompa-loompa in sight. Instead, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, located at 583 N. High Street – one of the fresh, new stores along the Cap at Union Square – is a confection of its own. Molds o... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Schakolad Chocolate Factory open? 1995
When did Schakolad Chocolate Factory start franchising? 1999

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	26	0	3	0
2004	23	0	2	1
2003	15	0	2	2
2002	9	0	2	2
2001	2	0	0	2

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): Banco Popular, various SBA lenders

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Regional advertising

Business Operations

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Chocolates & Candy Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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