Sometimes all you need are a few delicious delicacies to get over the meltdown of a hectic day at work or a rigorous sports routine or to fulfill your cravings for a mouth-watering treat. With signature ice creams, cookie dough, and tasty cheesecakes, Dough & Arrows are here for you to sweeten your taste buds and fill your soul with goodness.
Dough & Arrows takes a new approach to traditional ice cream shops by offering an exciting idea on how you savor desserts.
A saying on the shops’ eventful wall reads, “An Arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. When life’s dragging you down with difficulties, it means it’s going to launch you into something great! Focus and keep aiming.”
Brandon & Crystal Blevins, proud franchise owners, faced a grave loss about a fortnight before starting Dough & Arrows. However, this didn’t stop their march towards creating a beautiful shop and strong community of employees, resonating with the mindset of everybody in the organization.
Dough & Arrows focuses on providing a comfortable experience for its customers and franchise members alike, making it one of the standout ice cream shops in the segment.
Kneading the Dough
It would be great if we could enjoy our grandmas’ dishes and all the memories attached to them. Dough & Arrows’ recipes are just like grandma’s recipes, just ten times better. The franchise is not a “cookie-cutter” ice cream business, and it is a destination that leaves an everlasting impression on their guests’ minds. It is driving the edible cookie dough/ice cream industry forward with a unique and highly desired brand.
Brandon and Crystal say that the edible cookie dough and ice cream craze has not peaked in the U.S. yet. They prefer to jump into the “money-making” phase bypassing the “idea” phase. The team has done hard work to make Dough & Arrows’ franchise opportunity a sweet investment. Brandon & Crystal say, “DOUGH-MY do we ever have an awesome VIBE that keeps families coming back for more! We have over 150 specialized super-secret edible cookie dough recipes as well as much confidential cheesecake and other baked goods recipes that will bring your business to the forefront of the dessert world.”
Aiming for the sweet target
The menu at Dough & Arrows is filled with extraordinary items like Arrowheads, Legendary Sundaes, Dough Boats, Dough Shakes, Sammiches, Ice Cream Dough Pies/Cakes, and more. Due to the unique offerings, it has become the after-school hangout place, the lunch break destination, the fun family zone, and a place where you can let your stress out with the best-in-class sweet treats. Activities on its walls and floors and games like checkers, chess, shuffleboard are built into its tables which add to the fun!
While scouting for the best franchise owners to take the business forward, they look for people who are willing to make a commitment towards Dough & Arrows for many years to come. The owners understand that people buy their franchise for an additional revenue stream resulting in a better life for themselves and their families. That’s why they guide, train and teach their proven business model to the people. To add to this, they say, “Our franchisees and staff become our family. We are here to support you and to ensure you are very successful.”
Releasing the Arrow
“Our slogan is “Just Dough It!” and that relates to us in many ways in life. We encourage our guests to try something new, set family time habits, put the phones down, and just enjoy what is right in front of you… so always JUST DOUGH IT!” these words by franchise owners Brandon & Crystal perfectly sum up the organization’s culture.
The franchise hires a fantastic range of staff to make Dough & Arrows a great experience. The staff includes kids having their first job, college students working on their dreams and goals, and adults looking for a fun career. The sense of family culture and togetherness binds the organization together. It loves getting involved with the local communities. The precision at teaching the staff about food and restaurant services results in perfectly made items that the customers enjoy. The staff enjoys laughter and giggles, along with compliments from the dining area.
Making the Franchise Experience Desirable
The key to successful franchise-building involves effective training programs, well-maintained staff, and innovative technologies better than the rest. Firstly, Dough & Arrows has a hands-on training program designed to learn all the aspects of owning the franchise.
From securing the right location to hiring the right staff, learning to make delicious treats is taught. The training program is broken down into classroom sessions where you learn the basics of business, policies, operations, and more. Hands-on lab experiences are curated to design and create all the products where culinary skills like texture, consistency, and structure are taught.
Secondly, technology is a friend; Dough & Arrows’ top-secret recipes are modified to elevate the operations positively. Brandon & Crystal say, “We have leveraged new and updated technology that provides a solid platform such as point of sale system, online ordering, online delivery, carry-out services, E-gift cards, marketing, promotional codes, and more. In this fiscal year, we will be working to innovate our brand of ice cream but with a Dough & Arrows twist!”. Since 2018, it has expanded its operations, primarily known for its edible cookie dough and homemade baked goods. Dough & Arrows will soon open two franchises in Louisiana and are currently working on a few other candidates.
YOU Can be Next
Brandon has a message for all the aspiring franchise owners, which reads, “Let us do the hard work for you! 95% of individually owned businesses go bankrupt after five years. Why be a statistic when you can join a solid franchise with a proven business concept that works long term. Franchising Works! Prime locations are expected to be selected first, and please do not hesitate to reach out to secure your territory first.”
Crystal continues, “We do offer a discount for hometown heroes, anyone in the military, police, fire, or EMS field as well as discounts on multi-unit franchises PLUS ask us about adding on mobile concessions at a reduced rate. We would love to make your dreams come true with you owning your very own Dough & Arrows!”
