Millions of people love chocolate and are discovering the pleasures of rich, drinking chocolate and the wonderful creations produced by world renowned Chocolatiers. The "health benefits" of dark chocolate are being reported and what better place to experience the "healing" effects of chocolate than at Chocolate Apothecary. Chocolate Apothecary combines delectable Chocolate products from scores of Chocolatiers, a Drinking Chocolate café, music, cards, gifts and imprinted clothing in an old world European pharmacy [apothecary] and Chocolate House setting.
Franchises are initially being offered in the Western US before expanding to the remainder of the country. This is a truly unique franchise opportunity for resort communities, malls, renovated downtown areas, airports, and office / retail centers. Chocolate Apothecary will train you and your manager, provide location remodeling guidance, and prescribe your initial inventory. The Franchise Fee provides for a Chocolate Apothecary staff member to be at your location for personalized assistance prior to opening. Occasional visits will be made by Chocolate Apothecary staff and ongoing educational information, research of products and support will be provided.
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Investigate earnings claims. If a franchisor makes earnings claims, they are required to have in writing the facts upon which those estimates are based. A seller must tell you the number and percentage of owners that have actually met the claimed profit margins. Beware of broad and unsubstantiated claims.
In addition to the initial investment required for a Chocolate Apothecary Franchise, you will also need money to sustain yourself, and the business, until it becomes cash positive. Remember, too, that projections may not be accurate. Market conditions can change and if it takes longer than originally anticipated for the new business to reach breakeven, you'd should have some emergency funds set aside, or it could mean the demise of an inherently sound business.
Chocolate Apothecary franchises offer the franchisee a license or right to sell its goods or services and/or use its business techniques. The franchisees usually pay an initial fee to acquire this right, and thereafter pay a percentage of their gross sales to the franchisor throughout the term of their franchise contract. In return for these payments, Chocolate Apothecary franchisees gain priveleges, including the right to sell a proven and recognized product or service, to use the franchisor's business practices, and to receive initial training and ongoing support.
One of the reasons you may be considering a Chocolate Apothecary franchise opportunity is brand recognition. With well known established brands, you don't have to work as hard to build brand awareness because a lot of that work has already been done by the franchisor and other franchisees. A good brand is immediately familiar in consumers' minds. To the consumer, brand equals the company's reputation.
By following the franchisor's business practices and offering products that meet the company's standards, Chocolate Apothecary franchisees can consistently provide customers with quality goods and services. In the United States the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and certain states can decide if a franchise is acting as a franchisor. If so, they regulate the activities of the franchisor, as to marketing and sales, and distribution of required disclosure information (Offering Circular aka UFOC) about the franchise to prospective purchasers. Certain other countries have similar regulations. Research has shown that the success rate of new franchisees is much higher than that for other new business start-ups.
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