The Dippin’ Dots franchise was rated one of the worst franchise opportunities in America by Forbes magazine.
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(UnhappyFranchisee.Com) The June 16, 2014 issue of Forbes magazine features their picks for America’s Best And Worst Franchises.
The Dippin’ Dots franchise made the Forbes list of the worst franchise opportunities in the $150,001 – $500,000 investment range.
The Forbes ranking for Dippin’ Dots included the following assessment:
No. 1 Dippin’ Dots
Sells flash-frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice.
Average Initial Investment: $182,000
Initial Training Hours: 31
Growth rate: –16%
Continuity: 44%
Franchisor Support: D
Here are the rest of Forbes worst franchises:
(With #1 being the worst)
#1 Dippin’ Dots
Concept: Franchisees sell flash-frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice at inline locations, carts and mobile units
Concept: Franchisees serve cheesesteaks, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries mostly at quickservice food court and airport locations
Concept: Franchisees works as a pay advance for realtors, turning unpaid commissions into cash.
Concept: Franchisees turn dough into “cookie bouquets” and gift baskets for holidays and various occasions.
Concept: Franchisees teaches in-person meal prep and sell measured ingredients for consumers to take home.
Concept: Franchisees provides training and HR support for expanding real estate and mortgage businesses.
Concept: Franchisees offer remodeling plans and provides financing in some locations.
Concept: Franchisees operate golf stores that sell and repair golf equipment
Concept: Franchisees operate quickservice Japanese cuisine in strip center and mall locations
Concept: Franchisees sell cheese steak & potatoes in mall and strip centers quickservice units
See all Forbes Worst Franchises here:
America’s Best And Worst Franchises
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