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STEPS TO
FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
A SIMPLE PROCESS FOR OUR ICE CREAM FRANCHISE OWNERS
Are you ready? Let’s get to know you and take the first steps to becoming the proud owner of a Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream franchise! The process of getting you to your grand opening has been made as simple as possible and is outlined in this 10-step process for you to follow. Every prospective owner is different and may prefer to move faster or slower depending on your circumstance. That’s why we’ve made our steps comfortable for each owner and you can move as fast or as slow as necessary.
Our first priority is making sure you are fully prepared and understand the process right out of the gate so you can impress each and every guest with our incredible ice cream once you are ready to open your doors.
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Franchise Owner?
Franchise Owner?
INQUIRY
Do you have a love of ice cream, are you a naturally hospitable person with the desire to serve people, and do you have a passion to build a business for your future? Wonderful. That's exactly what Sub Zero is looking for. Please feel free to browse through our website, look around at our brand, our mission, and what our franchise opportunity has to offer. Complete our About Us section below and provide us with your contact information - an experienced franchise development representative at our corporate office will get in contact with you to discuss your interest.
"GET TO KNOW YOU" PHONE CALL
This call is designed to understand your level of interest in the Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream franchise. We'll answer any questions you have and help you better understand expectations of this endeavor. Questions about your background, your experience, your goals and knowledge of franchising and the brand are some of the main things we'll discuss. This is also a great time to ask questions of us. We'll also go over the most important aspects you should understand when making this decision. These items and many others will be discussed during our call.
VALIDATION/DUE DILIGENCE CALL
Following this first call, and after you've had some time to review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that we send you after the first call. We'll follow up with you about our processes and procedures, then we will pull back the curtain and let you take a peek-behind-the-scenes about what makes Sub Zero so great. Such as who our national vendor partners are, what makes us like no other frozen dessert company around, and much, much more.
DEVELOPMENT TERRITORY DETERMINATION
During this conference call, you'll meet our Franchise Development team. They'll match your desired territory with our analytics to determine what the area supports for viable options, whether a mobile trailer or van or a brick and mortar retail space is the best option or both. Go store, go mobile, or go both!
EXECUTIVE CALL - MEET THE FOUNDERS
During your 1-hour Executive Call you will be able to personally meet the founders of Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, Jerry and Naomi Hancock. You'll be able to ask them any questions you may have, hear their insights of what it takes to become a successful franchisee, and discuss with them your plans for the future.
DISCOVERY DAY - MEET THE TEAM
What has affectionately become known as Discovery Day, you'll fly in to meet members of the corporate leadership team and the corporate support staff from each department. They'll discuss all aspects of operations, marketing, training, etc. And most importantly, you'll get to meet actual Sub Zero franchisees and be able to hear and discuss first hand what makes them successful.
EXECUTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
It's time to execute the Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream franchise agreement! You'll also pay any fees and schedule a meeting with our real estate planning and development team. Welcome to the Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Family!
SITE SELECTION & BUILD OUT
Now all the fun starts! Along with the Sub Zero real estate planning and development team, our Commercial Real Estate Broker, Corporate Architect, and Construction build-out team will walk you through every phase of the real estate process, from finding the location, negotiating the lease, creating timelines for construction build-out, to purchasing all the equipment for your new store, making sure you are adequately supplied for Opening Day!
TRAINING
The training process is in two-steps: a corporate training and a training at your own store. These phases consist of Online training, Corporate Headquarters/Sub Zero Ice Cream in-store training, and a "Soft-Opening" at your store. We'll make sure you, and your management team, are more than ready to impress your guests during your Grand Opening.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
The day has arrived! After all your hard work, dedication, and preparation, the day has finally arrived. First a soft-opening for your friends, neighbors, church or community affiliations. Next, Your GRAND OPENING! Our corporate trainer will be with you all along the way to make sure everything goes smoothly so you can feel confident in your new venture. Most of all, we want to be there to celebrate the start of your exciting new journey as a member of the Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream family!