If you are looking for information on the All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt franchise business opportunity, American Specialty Restaurants franchises or All American franchising, then you have come to the right place.
As one of three unique, quick service restaurant concepts introduced by All American Specialty Restaurants Inc., our proprietary premium high butterfat ice cream and non-fat frozen yogurt are delicious treats enjoyed by people of all ages. In addition to ice cream and frozen yogurt, our stores also feature juice smoothies, fresh baked cookies, soft drinks and bottled beverages. An All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop is a fun people business that appeals to a wide consumer base, requires a minimum amount of inventory and is a cash business that is relatively easy to operate. All American stores do not require long hours, a large staff or the need for a substantial facility.
An All American shop is a low-stress alternative to the typical restaurant and, is ideal as a family owned business or for the executive entrepreneur who desires to manage multiple stores.
Our shops are located in regional shopping malls, neighborhood "strip" centers and specialty retail locations. Our stores have a bright and contemporary design scheme that attracts and maintains a wide and varied customer base.
We seek individuals and multi-store owners in states west of the Mississippi River. We will consider multi-store area development rights in any part of the United States.
Once your site is selected, we will guide you through the store construction process with a prototype floor plan, design criteria, equipment list, and complete specifications for construction and decor.
Depending on your requirements, we can put you in contact with our architect to design and draw a complete set of construction blueprints for your store, or you may utilize the services of an architect located in your community using our specifications. All American's interior design has been developed from years of research and experience. Our restaurants have clean lines, a contemporary feel, prominent windows and appealing color schemes. As a result, your store will have a cheerful feel, as well as a modern, inviting look - a design that makes your customers feel comfortable, while it functions to maximize sales.
We have an extensive training program designed to make you knowledgeable in our field. Our training program consists of classroom and in-store training.
Training begins at our corporate office in Portland, Oregon. You will spend up to ten days focusing on management skills, food preparation, personnel administration and store promotions. Included is a review of All American's Confidential Operations Manual. This manual is used in your store as a reference guide for daily store operations, problem solving, and an aid for training staff. Prior to the opening of your store, we'll provide in-store training for you and your staff. Training ensures your store's opening goes smoothly, and it works to increase your store's long-term performance.
Since training is the most important aspect of a successful restaurant, we will continue the training process with frequent store visitations, Operations Manual updates and other information to keep you current with operational enhancements and recipe innovations.
We will lead you step-by-step to a successful and fulfilling business. We seek individuals and area developers who desire the rewards of owning an All American Store. In return, we provide personalized business consultation, high quality foods, hands-on training, appealing store designs, and proven sales promotions.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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