Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Franchises
Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
When you look for franchise opportunities, you no doubt want to find a brand that will make people happy and keep them coming back for more. And if you’re looking for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing treat, you can’t do much better than ice cream and frozen yogurt.
The market for ice cream and frozen yogurt is going strong. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the total nationwide revenues generated by ice cream in the U.S. surpassed $10 billion in 2010. Take-home ice cream sales represented over two-thirds of that figure, but there was also a healthy market for ice cream aficionados dining in. In total, the IDFA found that 9 percent of all milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream.
The potential profits to be had through ice cream and frozen yogurt are enormous. If you’re considering starting a franchise in the near future, there are few better directions to turn.
A self-serve frozen yogurt company that prides it's self on innovation, customer focus, and environmental stainability.
Liquid Capital Required: $150,000
A great yogurt bar with professional design. This is a fast growing sector and this franchisee specializes in an amazing topping and sauce selection to be above the rest. Fourteen flavors rotate in and out constantly. Options include low-fat, no fat, no sugar added, kosher and more!
Liquid Capital Required: $150,000
A full service restraunt franchise specializing in the diner experience. Classic American food in a classic setting based on the 1950s favorites. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert are included. Dedicated to being fun and easy going.
Liquid Capital Required: $250,000
All American Ice Cream and Yogurt Shops operate with a simple design; offer high quality food in an inviting environment at a competitive prices, served by friendly, well-trained employees.
Liquid Capital Required: $40,000
When you first walk up to an Andy’s store, you can’t help but feel that something extraordinary is taking place. Smiles abound, delicious scents fill the air, custard machines happily churn and the menu suggests one irresistible treat after another, after another.
Liquid Capital Required: $10,000
Our signature delight is our premium gourmet shaved ice - shaved ribbons of fluffy snow, generously showered with one of more than 91 Bahama Buck's proprietary gourmet flavors. In addition to our "Greatest Snow on Earth" we offer made-to-order tropical smoothies blended with the freshest ingredients, fruit juices and our gourmet flavors.
Liquid Capital Required: $300,000
Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine’s 31st annual Franchise 500® ranking, Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium ice cream, specialty frozen desserts and beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 6,000 retail shops in 33 countries.
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Ben & Jerry's franchisees serve up euphoric super-premium ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbets, plus enticing sundaes, exquisite shakes, and mouth-watering smoothies made with real fruit. Imagine owning a business that puts smiles on customers’ faces, that’s backed by one of the world’s most recognized and loved brands, and that emphasizes the importance of having fun and getting involved in your community. Ben & Jerry’s strives to sustain a franchise network where teamwork, individuality and diversity are valued, respected, and encouraged.
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Bowl of Heaven is uniquely poised to lead the new evolution of frozen treats. Our simple to operate franchise model fits in seamlessly with health conscious, active lifestyles.
Liquid Capital Required: $200,000
We take great pride in the qualities and character of our franchisees. Experience in management/ownership, foodservice, retail, marketing or other related areas are indeed helpful, but not absolutely necessary. Some of our most profitable franchisees got started on dedication, enthusiasm and a true love of ice cream
Liquid Capital Required: $80,000
Carvel provides an affordable ice cream experience and family fun for everyone by offering a variety of fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. This all-American favorite is the nation's first retail ice cream franchise, and has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry.Carvel has been making ice cream fresh daily for over 75 years and is home of the original all ice cream cake. Today, Carvel-lovers still seek out our creamy, crunchy treats in more than 500 Carvel stores and over 8,500 supermarkets nationwide.
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
The CherryBerry franchising system is a step-by-step method for developing your own business with a premium yogurt product that delivers taste, nutrition and value.
Liquid Capital Required: $60,000
Cold Stone Creamery® is one of the most talked about ice cream companies in the world today. And that’s just the way we like it! Renowned for offering super-premium ice cream for more than 25 years, people everywhere recognize the quality associated with our brand and are more likely to be repeat customers because of it.
Liquid Capital Required: $150,000
DQ® restaurants are independently owned and operated franchised locations that have served customers for over 70 years. The independent franchise operators of DQ restaurants and their employees, together with American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), strive to provide customers with the best products and service possible
Liquid Capital Required: $200,000
EarthFruits Yogurt Franchise provides customers with simple ways to enhance their well-being. In addition to offering exceptional healthy products, a percentage of every sale goes to replenishing the Amazon rainforest.
Liquid Capital Required: $40,000
Our vision is to be much more than just a burger restaurant. It is a vision for an elevated product that is fresh and flavorful because it is made of the highest quality ingredients. It is a vision for authentic, sustainable prepared food that is better for you and better for the environment.
Liquid Capital Required: $600,000
Here’s the scoop—work with a company that has been the leader in its industry for more than 90 years, a company with the experience, expertise and most importantly the concept and product that will allow you to reach your dreams and earn your just desserts. And it starts with that—dessert!
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Enjoying great food without a long wait doesn’t mean your meal has to be cooked before you order it. From sandwiches to sundaes, Freddy’s makes food fresh after you ask for it because that’s the kind of quality you deserve. Take a moment to catch up with friends and family, it’s almost time to eat.
Liquid Capital Required: $250,000
Frozen yogurt was fresh on Carolyn Archer's mind in late 2006 when she approached David and Camille Rutkauskas about slowly working some cool, healthy desserts into the menu of their Camille's Sidewalk Cafe chain. Archer was thinking small - just a tiny piece of the couple's hugely successful enterprise.
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Friendly's, founded on ice cream, built around families. Established in 1935, Friendly's is known as a place where family and friends can gather to enjoy great food and ice cream.
Liquid Capital Required: $1,000,000
Froot Smoothies provides a healthy alternative to traditional fast food fare. Our smoothies are made with only all natural ingredients - exactly like you would make at home! In addition to our fantastic smoothies and fresh squeezed juices, we offer a full menu of healthy gourmet wraps, salads, soups and breads.
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000