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Top 30 Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises

Best Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises - June 2022

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Total
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sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt United States
51 Reviews Write A Review
Alex Tosta
804-893-3151
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

2009
127
$30K
$282.5 - 467.5K
5%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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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)
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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

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2
American Dairy Queen Corporation Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 Reviews Write A Review
Mike Mettler
952-830-0200
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Beverage Franchises

1940
Over 6,000
$400,000
$1,077,225 - $1,833,125
4%
Yes
92
92
93
93
92
92.4%
NC
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American Dairy Queen Corporation American Dairy Queen Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 952-830-0200
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For American Dairy Queen Corp...
  • Franchising Since:
    1940
  • Franchise Units:
    Over 6,000
  • Cash Investment:
    $400,000
  • Total Investments:
    $1,077,225 - $1,833,125
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.dairyqueen.com
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Reviews (9)
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Positive 44.4% 4 Reviews
Dairy Queen HQ bldg was the meeting place for...
Mac Broadway
Positive
You should open one in Crossett Arkansas it w...
Zach Cooper
Negative 55.6% 5 Reviews
The Saint Mary's, Ohio location charged me 7...
Pepper Storer

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Training

Ongoing Support

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3
Toll House Cafe Richardson, Texas
34 Reviews Write A Review
Ziad Dalal
214-495-9533
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Fast Food Franchises

2000
137
$100,000
$157,500 - $395,400
6%
Yes
94
94
92
91
92
92.6%
NC
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Toll House Cafe Toll House Cafe
Talk to a Representative: 214-495-9533
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Toll House Cafe
  • Franchising Since:
    2000
  • Franchise Units:
    137
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $157,500 - $395,400
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.nestlecafe.com
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Reviews (34)
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Positive 70.6% 24 Reviews
Come enjoy your day
Maeceo Foster
Negative 26.5% 9 Reviews
The cookies and the cupcakes are so dry. Ther...
Armpits McMarMar
Neutral 2.9% 1 Reviews
I ordered chicken panini, and it was not even...
Daniel Gonitie

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Strong Performers
4
Marble Slab Creamery Atlanta, Georgia
58 Reviews Write A Review
Danielle Catroneo
404-725-4007
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

99
98
100
98
100
99%
NC
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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:
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  • Website:
    www.marbleslabfranchise.com
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Reviews (58)
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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

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Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Smoothie King Metairie, Louisiana
2 Reviews Write A Review
Jessica Roques
800-577-4200
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Beverage Franchises

1989
714
$90,000
$176,300 - $403,550
6%
Yes
97
99
100
98
99
98.6%
NC
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Smoothie King Smoothie King
Talk to a Representative: 800-577-4200
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Smoothie King
  • Franchising Since:
    1989
  • Franchise Units:
    714
  • Cash Investment:
    $90,000
  • Total Investments:
    $176,300 - $403,550
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.smoothieking.com
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Reviews (2)
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Negative Review 0 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
Juice It Up Irvine, California
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Frank Easterbrook
949-475-0146
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1995
80
$75,000
$159,979 - $391,448
6%
Yes
96
97
100
98
100
98.2%
NC
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Juice It Up Juice It Up
Talk to a Representative: 949-475-0146
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Juice It Up
  • Franchising Since:
    1995
  • Franchise Units:
    80
  • Cash Investment:
    $75,000
  • Total Investments:
    $159,979 - $391,448
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.juiceitup.com
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Contenders
7
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC Atlanta, Georgia
38 Reviews Write A Review
Philip Watson
770-821-1900
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

1997
443
$100K
$195.5 - 427.1K
6%
Yes
96
99
98
100
96
97.8%
NC
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 770-821-1900
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Tropical Smoothie Cafe, L...
  • Franchising Since:
    1997
  • Franchise Units:
    443
  • Cash Investment:
    $100K
  • Total Investments:
    $195.5 - 427.1K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
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Reviews (38)
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Positive 7.9% 3 Reviews
Best smoothies at a great price. My body does...
Jordan Longtin
Negative 86.8% 33 Reviews
Brand new store, very bad customer service, w...
Vance Dell
Neutral 5.3% 2 Reviews
I came here for the first time today. I of co...
Shana Lee

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Kona Ice Canfield, Ohio
4 Reviews Write A Review
Tony Lamb
859-371-3203
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Fast Food Franchises,
Services General Franchises

2008
674
$15,000-$25,000
$109,275 - $124,575
$3K-4K/yr.
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
NC
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Kona Ice Kona Ice
Talk to a Representative: 859-371-3203
Service Offerings:
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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Reviews (4)
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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

9
Menchie S Frozen Yogurt Los Angeles, California
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Naz Moin
818-708-0316
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Fast Food Franchises

2007
350
$25-40K
$310 - 320K
6%
Yes
95
99
97
98
96
97%
NC
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Menchie S Frozen Yogurt Menchie S Frozen Yogurt
Talk to a Representative: 818-708-0316
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Menchie S Frozen Yogurt
  • Franchising Since:
    2007
  • Franchise Units:
    350
  • Cash Investment:
    $25-40K
  • Total Investments:
    $310 - 320K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.menchies.com
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Reviews (0)
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10
Forever Yogurt Chicago, Illinois
1 Review Write A Review
Mandy Calara
312-878-7597
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Fast Food Franchises,
Spa Franchises

2010
25
$40,000
$240,000 - $478,450
6%
Yes
97
98
97
95
97
96.8%
NC
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Forever Yogurt Forever Yogurt
Talk to a Representative: 312-878-7597
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Forever Yogurt
  • Franchising Since:
    2010
  • Franchise Units:
    25
  • Cash Investment:
    $40,000
  • Total Investments:
    $240,000 - $478,450
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.foreveryogurt.com
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Reviews (1)
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Negative Review 0 Reviews
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

11
Ralphs Ices Englishtown, New Jersey
38 Reviews Write A Review
John Scolaro
732-617-7414
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Fast Food Franchises

1928
73
$35K
$125 - 175K
5%
Yes
95
98
96
97
96
96.4%
NC
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Ralphs Ices Ralphs Ices
Talk to a Representative: 732-617-7414
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Ralphs Ices
  • Franchising Since:
    1928
  • Franchise Units:
    73
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $125 - 175K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.ralphsices.com
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Reviews (38)
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Positive 92.1% 35 Reviews
Yes! Delicious Italian ices.
Michael Libert
Negative 5.3% 2 Reviews
unprofessional they close before the time sta...
Mena Green
Neutral 2.6% 1 Reviews
I mean it's ok
your boi

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
Ritas Franchise Company Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania
2 Reviews Write A Review
Lauriena Borstein
410-524-5743
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

1984
560
$30K
$167.7K
6.5%
Yes
96
97
96
98
14
80.2%
NC
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Ritas Franchise Company Ritas Franchise Company
Talk to a Representative: 410-524-5743
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Ritas Franchise Company
  • Franchising Since:
    1984
  • Franchise Units:
    560
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $167.7K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.ritasice.com
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Reviews (2)
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Negative Review 1 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

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Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

13
MaggieMoos International, LLC Norcross, Georgia
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Amy Killingsworth
877-639-2361
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Fast Food Franchises,
Vitamin & Nutrition Franchises

1989
159
$30-94K
$225 - 375K
4%
Yes
95
94
97
97
96
95.8%
NC
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MaggieMoos International, LLC MaggieMoos International, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 877-639-2361
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For MaggieMoos International,...
  • Franchising Since:
    1989
  • Franchise Units:
    159
  • Cash Investment:
    $30-94K
  • Total Investments:
    $225 - 375K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.maggiemoos.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

14
Peterbrooke Chocolate Company Jacksonville, Florida
31 Reviews Write A Review
Bob Florio
800-771-0019
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises,
Candy Franchises

1983
14
6%
$215 - 385K
$483K
Yes
97
95
95
97
94
95.6%
NC
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Peterbrooke Chocolate Company Peterbrooke Chocolate Company
Talk to a Representative: 800-771-0019
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Peterbrooke Chocolate Com...
  • Franchising Since:
    1983
  • Franchise Units:
    14
  • Cash Investment:
    6%
  • Total Investments:
    $215 - 385K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    $483K
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.peterbrooke.com
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Reviews (31)
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Positive 90.3% 28 Reviews
Great customer service, great chocolate
Shaunte' Davis
Negative 6.5% 2 Reviews
Treats are good but price is not. I ordered...
Brian Sorrells
Neutral 3.2% 1 Reviews
Bought my mom a box of chocolates here along...
Jeff Owen

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15
Baskin Robbins Canton, Massachusetts
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Irvine Robbins
781-737-5200
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Automotive Franchises,
Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1967
7,000
$20K
$125 - 250K
5.9%
Yes
96
96
94
94
97
95.4%
NC
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Baskin Robbins Baskin Robbins
Talk to a Representative: 781-737-5200
Service Offerings:
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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Reviews (0)
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16
yehyogurt.com United States
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Jean-Daniel Nadeau
310-205-2540
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

2008
45
$25K
$210 - 375K
3%
97
94
94
96
95
95.2%
NC
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yehyogurt.com yehyogurt.com
Talk to a Representative: 310-205-2540
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For yehyogurt.com
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    45
  • Cash Investment:
    $25K
  • Total Investments:
    $210 - 375K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    3%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.yehyogurt.com
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Reviews (0)
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17
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. Wilbraham, Massachusetts
35 Reviews Write A Review
John Maguire
800-966-9970
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Fast Food Franchises,
Staffing Franchises

1935
492
$650,000
$147,600 - $1,979,350
4%
Yes
94
96
96
93
95
94.8%
NC
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Friendly Ice Cream Corp. Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Talk to a Representative: 800-966-9970
Service Offerings:
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)
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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

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18
Creamistry Yorba Linda, California
46 Reviews Write A Review
Jay Yim
657-224-9602
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

2009
164
$40,000
$277,500 - $581,000
6%
Yes
95
96
94
93
94
94.4%
NC
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Creamistry Creamistry
Talk to a Representative: 657-224-9602
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Creamistry
  • Franchising Since:
    2009
  • Franchise Units:
    164
  • Cash Investment:
    $40,000
  • Total Investments:
    $277,500 - $581,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.creamistry.com
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Reviews (46)
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Positive 84.8% 39 Reviews
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John Doe
Negative 6.5% 3 Reviews
Some times they never open on time if you wal...
sanjay gudluru
Neutral 8.7% 4 Reviews
This ice cream tasty good and so specia...
Walter Munoz mendoza

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19
Carvel Corporation Atlanta, Georgia
10 Reviews Write A Review
Dan Pawlak
404-705-2051
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

1934
434
$30K
$35.1 - 354.6K
$2.22/Gallon
Yes
93
94
96
93
95
94.2%
NC
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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)
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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

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20
Kahala Franchising, LLC Scottsdale, Arizona
6 Reviews Write A Review
Moree, JT
480-362-4800
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1988
1,423
$125,000
$277,375 - $464,325
6%
Yes
95
93
94
93
95
94%
NC
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Kahala Franchising, LLC Kahala Franchising, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 480-362-4800
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Kahala Franchising, LLC
  • Franchising Since:
    1988
  • Franchise Units:
    1,423
  • Cash Investment:
    $125,000
  • Total Investments:
    $277,375 - $464,325
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.coldstonecreamery.com
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Reviews (6)
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Positive 50.0% 3 Reviews
This is not a store customers can visit. It i...
Spencer Julien
Positive
expected taste
Miae Kim
Negative 50.0% 3 Reviews
They really should just remove this location...
kevin hall

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21
Scooters Coffeehouse Omaha, Nebraska
55 Reviews Write A Review
Jen Chaney
877-494-7004
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Beverage Franchises

1998
111
$30K
$237.5 - 445.5K
6%
Yes
94
93
94
95
92
93.6%
NC
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Scooters Coffeehouse Scooters Coffeehouse
Talk to a Representative: 877-494-7004
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Scooters Coffeehouse
  • Franchising Since:
    1998
  • Franchise Units:
    111
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $237.5 - 445.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.scooterscoffee.com
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Positive 83.6% 46 Reviews
In my opinion it's better then Starbucks.
V Rod
Negative 9.1% 5 Reviews
If you changed your closing time you need to...
Glenda Schick
Neutral 7.3% 4 Reviews
It was ok. Prompt service and food. I got a w...
Adrian Fuentes

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22
Robeks Fruit Smoothies Los Angeles, California
3 Reviews Write A Review
Chad Bailey
310-727-0500
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Fast Food Franchises,
Vitamin & Nutrition Franchises

1996
100
$25K
$194.1 - 318K
6-7%
92
93
92
95
94
93.2%
NC
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Robeks Fruit Smoothies Robeks Fruit Smoothies
Talk to a Representative: 310-727-0500
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Robeks Fruit Smoothies
  • Franchising Since:
    1996