TCBY

Frozen yogurt treats.

TCBY Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1981 by Frank Hickingbotham. Hickingbotham got the idea after he tried frozen yogurt for the first time, exclaiming, 'This can't be yogurt!' The initials of that outburst became the name of the company. Now renamed to stand for 'The Country's Best Yogurt,' TCBY has locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries.

In 2000 TCBY merged with Capricorn Investors, the principal shareholder of Mrs. Fields' Holdings Inc. The merger allows TCBY to partner with Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies and other members of the Mrs. Fields family, including Pretzel Time and the Great American Cookie Co. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, TCBY offers franchise units in both traditional and nontraditional locations. It has co-branding relationships with Subway, Blimpie's and Taco Bell.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a TCBY Franchises?

Total Investment: $142,000-$347,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $10,000-$25,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact TCBY

TCBY Systems LLC
2855 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., #400
Salt Lake City, UT
84121

Phone: (801)736-5600
Toll Free: (800)348-6311
Fax: (801)736-5936

Website: Visit Website

TCBY News

Tcby Announces The Winner Of Its Wish Come True Contest.
Most people keep their wish a secret for fear of it not coming true. But for 21-year old Erin Moyer from Proctorville, Ohio, sharing her wish with TCBY, The Country’s Best Yogurt®, granted her a prize package that will help her get in the best shape of her life. “TCBY is my favorite ... more

Make Any Occasion A Celebration With Tcby's New Line Of Frozen Yogurt Cakes And Deep Dish Pies
TCBY, The Country’s Best Yogurt, is giving customers a reason to make any occasion a celebration with the launch of its new line of creamy frozen yogurt cakes and Deep DishTM pies. Made with the goodness of 96% TCBY Fat Free frozen yogurt, consumers can choose from a broad array of delicious f... more

America's Thighs, Hips, Love Handles And Tummies Join Together To Reshape The Nation
If you’ve been using your treadmill as a place to hang your dirty laundry or have blown thousands of dollars by making so-called “donations” to various fitness clubs, now is your chance to finally get in shape. So, if you’re looking to get rid of those love handles, tone those t... more

You Don't Have To Be Great In Sports To Get A Scholarship To College . . . Making A "Mean" Sundae Might Just Be Enough
The dream of college is all too often cut short because of money. While many children rely on their ability to play sports or their academic grades to catch a break on tuition, thousands of children across the country will have a chance to use another talent to get them to college…the ability to mak... more

Tcby To Be Acquired By Capricorn Investors
TCBY Enterprises, Inc. announced that, with the approval of its Board of Directors, it had entered into a definitive agreement with Capricorn Investors III, L.P. in which all shares of common stock of TCBY will be acquired for $6.00 per share, representing a premium of 68 percent over Wednesday'... more
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Franchise History

When did the first TCBY open? 1981
When did TCBY start Franchising? 1982

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2004 1360 86 118 8

2003 1399 79 252 14

2002 1631 65 278 57

2001 1734 66 278 43

2000 2011 55 292 0

Expansion Plans

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

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills

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