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Our Selection Process For
Best Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises
Our Selection Process For
Best Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises

Last updated: March 1, 2024

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Top 10 Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises

Best Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises - March 2024

Rank

Company Name

Industry

Franchising
Since

Franchise
Units

Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

Financing
Available

Growth Prospect

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Marketing Support

Training

Training

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

Value

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Ben and Jerrys Ben and Jerrys
Talk to a Representative: 802-882-2035
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Ben and Jerrys
  • Franchising Since:
    1981
  • Franchise Units:
    443
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $174,800 - $450,800
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    3%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    benjerry.com
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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Kona Ice Kona Ice
Talk to a Representative: 859-371-3203
Key Facts For Kona Ice
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    674
  • Cash Investment:
    $15,000-$25,000
  • Total Investments:
    $109,275 - $124,575
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    $3K-4K/yr.
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.kona-ice.com
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Positive 50.0% 2 Reviews
They our a great member of the community. Bes...
Rick Mendenhall
Positive
Excellent shaved ice. Good, quality values as...
Leslie Small
Negative 50.0% 2 Reviews
Reported a franchise to corporate who was ill...
Mike Biddle

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Carvel Corporation Carvel Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 404-705-2051
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Carvel Corporation
  • Franchising Since:
    1934
  • Franchise Units:
    434
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $35.1 - 354.6K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    $2.22/Gallon
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.carvel.com
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Reviews (10)
Positive 60.0% 6 Reviews
Great office, helpful people and fantastic re...
Southern Light Realty Group
Positive
Best group in Realestate
Heather Odeh
Negative 40.0% 4 Reviews
People listing with this agency BEWARE - YOUR...
Angel Garcia

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Baskin Robbins Baskin Robbins
Talk to a Representative: 781-737-5200
Key Facts For Baskin Robbins
  • Franchising Since:
    1967
  • Franchise Units:
    7,000
  • Cash Investment:
    $20K
  • Total Investments:
    $125 - 250K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.9%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.baskinrobbins.com
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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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Value

Sloans Franchise Sloans Franchise
Talk to a Representative: 561-833-4303
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Sloans Franchise
  • Franchising Since:
    1999
  • Franchise Units:
    57
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000 - $225,000
  • Total Investments:
    $587,952 - $896,600
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.sloansicecream.com
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Reviews (55)
Positive 87.3% 48 Reviews
My baby and I always love stopping at Sloan's...
Amanda Lynn
Negative 7.3% 4 Reviews
Honestly, not really worth going to. The ice...
Garrett Yu
Neutral 5.5% 3 Reviews
Everything looks amazing. But the chocolate i...
michael koch

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Marble Slab Creamery Marble Slab Creamery
Talk to a Representative: 404-725-4007
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Marble Slab Creamery
  • Franchising Since:
  • Franchise Units:
  • Cash Investment:
  • Total Investments:
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.marbleslabfranchise.com
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Reviews (58)
Positive 65.5% 38 Reviews
Great variety of flavors and toppings, all ha...
Jarrod Zurcher
Negative 17.2% 10 Reviews
Not as good as Cold Stone.
Nancy Russell
Neutral 17.2% 10 Reviews
Ice cream is pretty good, but they put WAY to...
Michael Kalmykov

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies
Talk to a Representative: 480-362-4800
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee...
  • Franchising Since:
    1983
  • Franchise Units:
    202
  • Cash Investment:
    $40,000
  • Total Investments:
    $71,700 - $385,050
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.mauiwowi.com
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Positive Review 9 Reviews
Love this place! Mocha Banana is my favorite...
Erin McCrimmon
Positive Review
Love this place!
Brandy Hernandez
Positive Review
This is now our favorite coffee shop!
Stacey Ven

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Cups Frozen Yogurt Cups Frozen Yogurt
Talk to a Representative: 310-534-2625
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Cups Frozen Yogurt
  • Franchising Since:
    2010
  • Franchise Units:
    334
  • Cash Investment:
    $20K
  • Total Investments:
    $350 - 700K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.cupsfrozenyogurt.com
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Friendly Ice Cream Corp. Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Talk to a Representative: 800-966-9970
Key Facts For Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
  • Franchising Since:
    1935
  • Franchise Units:
    492
  • Cash Investment:
    $650,000
  • Total Investments:
    $147,600 - $1,979,350
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.friendlys.com
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Reviews (35)
Positive 22.9% 8 Reviews
Great hamburgers, good service, friendly staf...
jelafleur
Negative 68.6% 24 Reviews
Went to breakfast June 1st, took a long time...
Patricia Young
Neutral 8.6% 3 Reviews
Need more staffs to cover up the crowd. Some...
Abi Ravi

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
Talk to a Representative: 804-893-3151
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For sweetFrog Premium Frozen...
  • Franchising Since:
    2009
  • Franchise Units:
    127
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $282.5 - 467.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    sweetfrogyogurt.com
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Reviews (51)
Positive 74.5% 38 Reviews
Love Sweet Frog!
Angela Perkins
Negative 13.7% 7 Reviews
I love this place but when I arrived at 9:50...
Alina A
Neutral 11.8% 6 Reviews
We have been making weekly visits to this loc...
Daniel Robertson

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Evaluation Critieria: Best Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchise Opportunities
Growth Prospect
Growth Prospect
Those looking to start an ice cream, yogurt, or smoothie franchise often look for franchises which have a long history of creating attractive and financially proven businesses. During our analysis of each of the franchises featured in our rankings we spend time measuring the overall prospect for financial growth of each franchise.
Marketing Support
Marketing Support
During our analysis of ice cream and similar franchises, we often look at the marketing and advertising resources which the franchisors in our list use to assist their franchisees in reaching their target audience. It is important for the marketing to reach an audience interested in the product being offered.
Training
Training
Our independent research team is often involved in the analysis and reviewing of training processes and procedures created by leading franchises offering ice cream, yogurt, and smoothies. A lot of the products require the use of specialized equipment which require employees to be properly trained and educated.
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Support
A shared concern amongst many looking for an established franchise is the amount of support the franchisor will provide to their individual franchisees. We find it important for a franchisor to continue communicating with and assisting their franchisees in growing and improving their business through new offerings.
Value
Value
It is important for a franchisor to invest in quality branding in order to create a positive and innovative reputation within their industry. Much of the value of a franchise comes from public perception and financial performance. We compare the relative value of a number of different yogurt franchises.
 
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