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AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

Oct 10, 2007 11:44 AM

Click to view cozmo53's profile Professional cozmo53 6 posts since
Oct 10, 2007
A company I got involved in that I think is the right business at the right time is Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
I am in the process of trying to open multiple sites in Arizona, if anyone has any input on how to be successful at a small drive-thru smoothie/sandswich shop please give me some ideas!
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Click to view ScubaDive's profile Founders ScubaDive 36 posts since
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1. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 10, 2007 12:19 PM
in response to: rollyd

Does the Acai berry grow in Brasil? When I was living there someone showed me a little berry that is filled with health benefits. That name sounds familiar.
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Click to view rollyd's profile Start-up rollyd 3 posts since
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2. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 10, 2007 12:22 PM
in response to: ScubaDive
yes, a very powerful anti-oxidant lots of health benefits
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Click to view teacup's profile Authority teacup 33 posts since
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3. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 10, 2007 12:30 PM
Have you ever heard of "bubble tea?" It's very popular on the West Coast.
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Click to view rollyd's profile Start-up rollyd 3 posts since
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4. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 10, 2007 12:53 PM
in response to: teacup
No, I have not, but tell me more about it.
thanks.
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Click to view FranchiseGuru's profile Start-up FranchiseGuru 2 posts since
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5. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 10, 2007 5:35 PM
Cosmo,
The best place to get info about how to set up a successful business is from the Franchisor. I hope in your due diligence you found that the Franchisor was excellent in helping their Zees choose the best location, invest in successful marketing campaigns, and overall, assist in developing the best smoothie franchise out there! Networking with their most successful owners is also a great way to get sound advice. You invested in a franchise for a reason....go get your money's worth!!
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Click to view cozmo53's profile Professional cozmo53 6 posts since
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6. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 10, 2007 10:01 PM
in response to: FranchiseGuru
Thanks for the advice I have already done that! That is where I am getting the best advice -from existing ASDs with their own Franchise Businesses. The successful ones I have networked with have many restaurants. I just like to get as many ideas as possible.
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Click to view FranchiseGuru's profile Start-up FranchiseGuru 2 posts since
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7. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 11, 2007 1:21 PM
in response to: cozmo53
Great! The best advice I give to a new owner is to stay focused on what the Zor is teaching you. Too much info from outside sources can be deadly. Realize that everyone wants to help, and put their two cents in, but it may not always be good advice, and it can lead you astray. Write down your goals, make sure the support team at the franchise is aware of them, and keep asking for direction from them and the other successful Zees!! Much success!!
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Click to view Somotosh's profile Start-up Somotosh 1 posts since
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8. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Oct 12, 2007 8:07 AM
in response to: FranchiseGuru
Very excellent counsel!
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Click to view liveyourdream's profile Start-up liveyourdream 2 posts since
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9. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Dec 1, 2007 3:52 PM
For the smoothie industry....I would suggest looking into http://www.euphoriasmoothies.com/confidential/

We are not affiliated with these guys in any way...but...they have a store in Plano, Tx and we have visited it a few times....

Any smoothie business is not going to make you a millionaire...unless you've got several stores...but this seems like a good opp for anyone interested in the industry.
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Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
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10. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Dec 1, 2007 4:07 PM
in response to: liveyourdream
Good afternoon liveyourdream,

Welcome to the Bank of America Small Business Community. Perhaps you would tell us what business you are associated with or your name so that we can give you the referral credit?

Regards,
CorpCons08
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Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,926 posts since
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11. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Dec 1, 2007 4:20 PM
Have you visited SCORE online or in person. SCORE helps people FREE who are going into business.
SCORE can help you with both a Business and Marketing Plan.
Do you have an Accountant?? Funds to open multiple sites??
Good luck, LUCKIEST
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Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
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12. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Dec 1, 2007 4:24 PM
in response to: LUCKIEST
Skolnick & Associates International LLC also offers FREE initial consultations for new business ventures.
I just want you to know, there are alternatives to just not-for-profit groups.
Regards, CorpCons08
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Click to view liveyourdream's profile Start-up liveyourdream 2 posts since
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13. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Dec 2, 2007 2:10 AM
in response to: CorpCons08
Hello to all, in response to a request to an introduction because I just joined the forum, I am actually a full time employee in the hi tech field and I have been running a small business part time in the "Home Storage" industry in Texas. I relocated to Texas and quickly discovered that homes down here lack storage space, so I became involved, by mistake I might add, in the overhead storage industry.

It's very difficult holding down a full time job and trying to grow a business part time, but we're going on year 4 now, and still working the kinks out. Has anyone else had success going this route for starting up a business...?
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Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
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14. Re: AWESOME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Dec 2, 2007 4:55 AM
in response to: liveyourdream
Thank you for the introduction. There are many options available to new small businss owners. I would like to speak to you more about your venture. Please feel free to email me at d.skolnick@skolnick-associates.com.
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