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Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

BUBBA’S FAMOUS ICE CREAM Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Bubba’s Famous Ice Cream is a frozen dessert franchise offering soft-serve ice cream, homemade Italian ice, shakes, floats and specialty treats, serving families and dessert lovers, and known for its traditional ice cream shop experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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$29,000
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$376,000 - $530,000
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Bubba's Famous Ice Cream is a dessert shop franchise serving soft-serve ice cream, Italian ice, milkshakes, sundaes, and other frozen treats. Its menu includes the Upside Down Banana Split, a dessert associated with the brand's early history.

Clarence "Bubba" Barker founded the business in 1959 in Danville, Virginia. He introduced soft-serve ice cream to the area and operated the original shop with his wife, Lucille. The business later passed through family members before John Arnone acquired it.

Bubba's Famous Ice Cream subsequently moved to a larger building on Franklin Turnpike in Danville. The updated shop introduced the operating model used for its franchise program, combining traditional frozen desserts with established recipes and a casual, family-oriented setting.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a BUBBA’S FAMOUS ICE CREAM franchise is $376,000 - $530,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

TYPE OF EXPENDITUREAMOUNT
PRE-OPENING COSTS
Initial Franchise Fee$29,000 - $29,000
Lease$7,500 - $10,500
Security Deposits$5,000 - $7,000
Utility Deposits$450 - $600
Leasehold Improvements$48,000 - $96,000
Furnishings and Fixtures$6,800 - $8,500
Equipment$209,499 - $272,655
Signage$10,000 - $15,000
POS system/ Computer System/Software$2,280 - $3,080
Opening Inventory$13,600 - $14,960
Business Licenses, Permits and Inspections$200 - $800
Professional Fees$2,000 - $3,000
Design & Architect Fees$5,000 - $10,000
Insurance Premiums$600 - $2,000
Training living expenses$1,880 - $2,225
Grand Opening Marketing$13,700 - $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 months$20,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment$375,509 - $530,320

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TYPE OF EXPENDITUREAMOUNT
PRE-OPENING COSTS
Initial Franchise Fee$29,000 - $29,000
Lease$7,500 - $10,500
Security Deposits$5,000 - $7,000
Utility Deposits$450 - $600
Leasehold Improvements$48,000 - $96,000
Furnishings and Fixtures$6,800 - $8,500
Equipment$209,499 - $272,655
Signage$10,000 - $15,000
POS system/ Computer System/Software$2,280 - $3,080
Opening Inventory$13,600 - $14,960
Business Licenses, Permits and Inspections$200 - $800
Professional Fees$2,000 - $3,000
Design & Architect Fees$5,000 - $10,000
Insurance Premiums$600 - $2,000
Training living expenses$1,880 - $2,225
Grand Opening Marketing$13,700 - $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 months$20,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment$375,509 - $530,320

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is BUBBA’S FAMOUS ICE CREAM's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

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Number of units

BUBBA’S FAMOUS ICE CREAM had 1 total units in 2026, of which 0 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.

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key competitors in the

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Investment

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