Updated February 4, 2020.

Detailed Estimates of Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Franchise Costs Based on Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment) of Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt’s 2019 Franchise Disclosure Document

For a Single Outlet (Other Than an Orange Leaf Kiosk)

• The chart below describes the estimated initial investment for an Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Store, whether it is a single franchise under the Single Unit Franchise Program or an ADA Unit under the Area Development Program.

• The following expenses are merely estimates. This table does not include the cost of real estate or constructing a building if you purchase the land.

1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $25,000

• The Initial Franchise Fee is $25,000. If you already own and operate an Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Store, your Initial Franchise Fee is $22,000.

• Under the Area Development Program, when you sign the ADA, you must pay Orange Leaf an ADA Fee equal to the number of ADA units to be opened under the ADA Agreement multiplied by $22,000, and you will receive a $22,000 credit against the Initial Franchise Fee owed for each ADA Unit being opened.

2.  Lease Deposit and Rent:  $5,000 to $12,000

• The size of a typical in-line store can range from 500 to 1,800 square feet.

• In most cases, the landlord will require a security and/or rental deposit. Usually, the landlord will require you to pay the equivalent of 1 month’s rent.

• Rental rates will most likely depend on the size and location of the Store. These costs will vary greatly depending on the demographics of the area where the Store will be located.

• These estimates are based on one month’s rent for a security deposit and the first month’s rent in a 1,500 square foot space in and around Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• In most cases, franchisees rent rather than purchase property. The initial investment assumes you will rent. If you purchase the property, your initial expenses will be significantly higher.

3.  Improvements, Construction, and Interior Decorating:  $66,000 to $165,000

• The cost of construction, improvements, or building varies widely by the size of the space, the existing improvements, and local construction rates.

• Sometimes you may receive a construction allowance from the landlord or you may lease a location which was already built out as a restaurant, and if so, the costs may be reduced accordingly.

4.  Architect Fees:  $3,500 to $5,000

• When you select a proposed site, Orange Leaf will provide you with layout, drawings, and design of a typical Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Store. The services of a licensed architect are usually required to detail the layout into construction plans.

5.  Initial Inventory:  $4,800 to $6,500

• These costs include your initial inventory of the food and beverage products you will sell at your Store.

6.  Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, Smallwares, Uniforms:  $65,682 to $169,126

• This estimate includes a range of 4 to 6 used yogurt machines at approximately $3,000 per machine, cold pans, chiller at approximately $12,000, refrigerators and other equipment used in operating the Store, and the furniture, fixtures, smallwares, and wall decor for the Store and uniforms for your employees.

• The costs shown are for used equipment. If purchasing new equipment, you could expect the costs to be between $75,000 and $169,126. The cost is turn-key, including installation.

• Also included is the POS system and DMB System equipment.

• You will be required to purchase a specific brand and model of yogurt machine that has been specifically designed for the Orange Leaf product.

7.  Networking Equipment:  $1,000 to $2,000

• This estimate includes the cost to purchase and install the computer networking equipment, including a structured network, that may be necessary to build in your Store, consisting of a security/firewall device, one or more switching devices, and one or more wireless access points.

• The range is dependent on the number of devices that may connect to the network.

8.  Licenses, Dues, Deposits, Etc.:  $3,500 to $5,000

• These amounts represent the estimated costs of your business license, utility deposits, and sales tax deposits. The amount of your actual deposits will vary depending on the size of your Store, the number of utilities your landlord requires you to pay, the number of utility companies that require a deposit, and the state in which your Store is located and its regulations concerning sales tax deposits.

• Usually, a landlord will require you to pay all utilities servicing your Store.

• Typically, utility providers require a deposit equal to 1 month’s average charge for that utility.

9.  Travel and Living Expenses While Training Per Person:  $1,000 to $2,000

10.  ServSafe Training:  $125 to $200

• You or a designated manager are required to attend the ServSafe Online Manager Course and become ServSafe Certified prior to attending the initial training program. This is the estimated cost for one attendee to enroll.

11.  Professional Fees:  $1,250 to $3,500

12.  Insurance:  $2,000 to $4,000

• These amounts represent an estimate of the annual premium for the required insurance, including statutory workers’ compensation deposits your state may require.

• The amount of workers’ compensation deposits will vary depending on the state in which your Store is located.

13.  Additional Funds – 3 months:  $10,000 to $15,000

• This item estimates your expenses during the initial period of operation of the Store (other than the items identified separately in this table).

• These expenses include estimated rent, payroll costs, benefits, utilities, additional inventory requirements, supplies, etc. but do not include Royalty Fees, Advertising Fees, or an owner’s draw or salary.

14.  Grand Opening:  $1,000 to $3,000

15.  Total:  $189,857 to $417,326

• These figures were based on the experience of the Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Stores operated by the company’s franchisees.

For an Orange Leaf Kiosk

• The total estimated initial investment necessary to begin operation of an Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt kiosk ranges from $135,092 to $226,422.