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South Bend Chocolate Co. Franchise

Gourmet chocolate and confectionery manufacturer

Chocolate is in the Tarner family's blood. When Mark Tarner founded the South Bend Chocolate Company (SBCC) in 1991, he had already spent several years working in his father's chocolate factory. Privately owned and operated, the SBCC got its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame, and currently makes licensed chocolates for other schools, including Indiana University and Purdue University. In addition, SBCC also wholesales its product line to gift shops, gourmet food stores, coffee shops and gift basket companies throughout the country. SBCC franchises operate retail kiosks, Chocolate Caf'ites and Caf'xpress coffee carts in malls throughout Indiana and other states.

Please Note: The operators of South Bend Chocolate Co., may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official South Bend Chocolate Co. website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a South Bend Chocolate Co. franchise?

Total Investment: $74,950-$295,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 4 years
Renewal Fee: $150

How to contact South Bend Chocolate Co.

South Bend Chocolate Co.
3300 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN
46619

Phone: (574)233-2577
Fax: (574)233-3150

Website: Visit Website

South Bend Chocolate Co. News

Chocolate Museum – Open For Business
The South Bend Chocolate Company is excited to announce the grand opening of their Chocolate Museum. A special Grand Opening celebration was held Thursday, August 7, 2003. The Chocolate Museum is part of the company’s 18,000 square feet expansion of its factory. The museum houses a collecti... more
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Franchise History

When did the first South Bend Chocolate Co. open? 1991
When did South Bend Chocolate Co. start franchising? 1997

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 13 0 0 10

2004 11 0 0 9

2003 11 0 0 10

2002 8 0 0 10

2001 11 0 0 10

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
Ongoing (monthly visits)

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

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Overall qualifications considered; no specific experience is necessary

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