franchise information

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a new Tartini Franchisee. For more information, or to get in contact with our Franchising department, please fill-out our online form below.

WHAT TYPES OF TARTINI FRANCHISES ARE AVAILABLE?
We currently offer individual franchises as well as multi-unit franchises within the states or abroad.

WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING & ON GOING SUPPORT CAN I EXPECT FROM TARTINI?
The Tartini Development Team will be with you every step of the way!  We offer guidance and advice during site selection, consultation and direction at each phase of construction and provide you with a Start-up Manual detailing everything you will need to know to set up your very own Tartini.  You will receive comprehensive on-site training at our flagship store in Cupertino, California as well as at your own Tartini location; upon opening.  You will also be given an extensive Operations Manual as well as continued marketing, operational and training support throughout your partnership with us.

HOW MUCH DOES A TARTINI FRANCHISE COST?
Our current franchise fee is $10,000 with a $7,500 per person training cost (minimum 2 people).  The estimated total investment for one location is $255,000 - $437,000.  Total investment is dependant on a number of site-specific factors, such as real estate costs, geography, and necessary renovations. *$0 FRANCHISE FEE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

WHAT ARE YOUR ROYALTY AND MARKETING FEES?
The royalty fee for Tartini is 5% of gross sales; excluding sales tax.

WHAT KIND OF PROFIT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY TARTINI LOCATION?  
The factors that affect profitability differ with every location.  Thus, we can not make any assumptions and do not make any earnings claims in our FDD.  However, once qualified, we can help facilitate your due diligence process so that you can independently educate yourself about store-level economics.
  
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO OPEN A TARTINI FROZEN YOGURT BAR?
Once a location is secured and the appropriate construction permits have been obtained, construction will take 8-12 weeks depending on the location.

I AM VERY INTERESTED. WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP?
Start by filling out our online express franchise application form or email us at franchise@tartinifrozenyogurt.com to set up a phone interview. Once we’ve received your request, we will help you through the following 4 steps:

  1. Qualify applicant via telephone based on: retail operations experience; financial capability; commitment to scale; fits with Tartini’s brand culture
  2. Upon pre-approval receive a complete Franchise Application
  3. Approved candidates will receive a call to attend Discovery Day at Tartini in Cupertino, CA where applicants can ask questions, and the panel can complete discovery of applicant’s background and qualifications.
  4. At the interview the FDD and Franchise Agreement is furnished.  A decision is made within 2 weeks.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE FILL-OUT OUR ONLINE FRANCHISE FORM