A better path to THRIVE as a business owner!
Peachwave businesses come in all shapes and sizes to meet your individual needs and goals. Whether it’s a traditional storefront with or without a drive-thru, a Mobile kitchen, or a compact kiosk, we have a solution for you!
We Guide You Every Step of the Way!
We Guide You Every Step of the Way!
No Royalty or Franchise Fees, EVER!
The benefits of Peachwave’s licensing model versus franchising are huge. Unlike typical franchises, we don’t charge any royalty or franchise fees. Also, we sell our proprietary and exclusive products only to licensees at bona fide wholesale prices.
- No Fees or Royalties
You deserve to keep more of your profits. Typical franchises can take up to 9% of your sales! - Expert Support
Our team has 70+ years of restaurant experience. Be in business for yourself, not by yourself! - Higher Net Profit Margins
You can enjoy higher net profit margins than most traditional storefront restaurants. - A Healthier Diverse Menu
Simple recipes using our exclusive yogurt and non-dairy products provide many popular choices in bowls, cones, smoothies, shakes, and floats. At Peachwave, there’s something for everyone!
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| No Routine Financial Audits | |
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Royalty & Marketing* (% of yearly gross sales) |
Initial Franchise Fee* | |
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0% | $0 |
| Menchies | 8% | $40,000** |
| Yogurtland | 8% | $35,000 |
| Pinkberry | 8% | $35,000 |
| TCBY | 9% | $35,000 |
| U-Swirl | 7% | $25,000 |
| Orange Leaf | 7% | $25,000** |
*Data provided by most recent Franchise Disclosure Document filings as of February, 2022 and is indicative of a non-incentivized, single location.
**Final protected territory may vary.
You Deserve to Keep More of Your Profits!
Peachwave’s no royalty, no marketing, and no initial franchise fees model can greatly help improve our Licensees profitability with faster return-on-investment because Peachwave store owners retain more of their profit. Imagine what you can do with more profit because you don’t have to pay royalties, marketing fees, or franchise fees.
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We Work With You to Help Keep Start-up Costs Low
Traditional Store Estimates
| Cost Type | Low | High |
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| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Lease & License Deposits | $7,000 | $13,500 |
| Initial Inventory | $9,000 | $12,500 |
| Training & Travel | $2,000 | $4,500 |
| Insurance (90 days during buildout) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Working Capital – 3 Months | $8,000 | $22,000 |
| Initial Advertising | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, Supplies | $85,000 | $162,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements (includes TI) | $109,500 | $210,000 |
| Legal & Legal & Accounting | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Business Licenses, Utility/Vendor Deposits. Pre-Opening insurance | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Total | $225,000 | $435,000 |
Mobile Kitchen Estimates
| Cost Type | Low | High |
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| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Peachwave Mobile Kitchen | $64,500 | $90,800 |
| Initial Inventory & Supplies | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| Travel, Living Expenses while Training | $1,500 | $3,500 |
| Initial Deposits, Licenses, Legal, Insurance, Working Capital | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| Initial Advertising | $500 | $1,000 |
| Total | $73,000 | $104,800 |
Have Questions About Owning a Peachwave?
Financial Referral Programs Available
We understand raising money to start your own business can be challenging, and every financial situation is unique. That is why we have a national leasing partner who understands our business to assist with start-up costs for well-qualified candidates. Their application processes have been designed for swift credit decisions.