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This company's products are beyond cool -- they're frozen. CoolBrands International (formerly Yogen Früz World-Wide) owns and franchises more than 4,900 frozen yogurt and ice cream outlets in 80 countries, primarily under the names I Can't Believe it's Yogurt, Bresler's Ice Cream, and Yogen Früz. It also runs the Java Coast Fine Coffees chain. In addition to its frozen treat outlets, the company sells co-branded and licensed products to retail markets under brands like Tropicana, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, and Trix. CoolBrands expanded its consumer products business in 2000 with the $36 million acquisition of Eskimo Pie. Chairman Michael Serruya and his family control more than 40% of the company.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: August
2000 Sales (mil.): 66.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (12.5)%
Employees: 421
Revenue per employee: $156,769.60
KEY PEOPLE |
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Richard E. Smith
CEO
Gary P. Stevens
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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8300 Woodbine Ave., 5th Fl.
Markham Ontario L3R 9Y7, Canada
Phone: 1-905-479-8762
Fax: 1-905-479-5235
Online: Web Site
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