Founded in 1902 by Arthur W. Abbott, Abbott's Frozen Custard began as a traveling venture along the Eastern Seaboard, where Arthur perfected his secret frozen dessert recipe while working with small carnivals.
In 1926, he established a permanent stand in Rochester, New York, at the corner of Lake and Beach Avenues near Ontario Beach Park. The company has remained true to its roots, with its headquarters still located in Rochester today.
Abbott's began franchising in 1977, opening its first franchise on Ridge Road in Rochester. Since then, the brand has grown steadily, expanding its presence to several states, including Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The franchise is known for its signature frozen custard, which is made fresh daily in small batches using a secret family recipe and ingredients sourced directly from dairy farms.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Abbott’s Frozen Custard provides a structured training program for its franchisees to ensure consistent operation and quality across all locations. The types of training offered by the Franchisor are as follows:
Abbott’s Frozen Custard does not provide exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. Franchisees are granted rights to operate at a specific approved location only and cannot relocate without prior written consent.
The franchisor may establish other franchises, company-owned outlets, or distribute products through other channels—even near the franchisee's location—without offering any compensation. This includes sales through supermarkets, convenience stores, or the Internet.
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