Crispy Cones is a fast-growing dessert franchise that reinvents soft-serve ice cream by serving it in hand-rolled dough cones made fresh and grilled rotisserie style. The brand emphasizes streamlined operations, proprietary recipes, and strong technology support as key advantages for franchise owners.
The concept was founded in 2018 in Rexburg, Idaho, inspired by the European street pastry known as “trdelník.” Crispy Cones began franchising in 2021 under Crispy Cones Franchising, LLC, and its headquarters remains in Rexburg, Idaho.
Crispy Cones specializes in gourmet soft-serve ice cream served in freshly baked dough cones dusted with cinnamon sugar or other specialty coatings. Each cone is filled with spreads, fruits, toppings, and sauces, creating a warm, rich, and indulgent treat.
The franchise stands out for its premium ingredients, unique product presentation, and efficient business model. Its soft serve uses a higher butterfat content than typical ice creams, resulting in a richer flavor and texture.
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.
Crispy Cones offers a comprehensive training program designed to equip franchisees with the skills and knowledge needed to operate their store successfully. The training includes both pre-opening education and post-opening support. Below is a breakdown of the key training components provided by the franchisor:
Crispy Cones grants franchisees a Protected Territory tied to a specific store location. While the franchisor agrees not to open or license another store within this area during the agreement term, this protection only applies if the franchisee remains in full compliance.
However, the protection does not extend to customer exclusivity or outside sales. Crispy Cones may still serve the area through catering, online channels, or non-traditional locations like hotels or stadiums. Territory boundaries can also be adjusted based on population growth.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
All you need to know about this franchise
?
?
?
?
$251,000
?
n.a.
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
Below are some of
Crispy Cones
key competitors in the
Ice Cream
sector.
5
$35,000
$351,000
$595,000
n.a.
$251,000
$xxx,xxx
76.4%
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
Winchell's Donut House is a bakery-café franchise offering donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee, serving morning commuters and late-night guests, and known for classic selections, fresh bakes, and neighborhood convenience.
?
?
Sloan's is an ice cream and sweets franchise offering premium ice creams, chocolates, candy, and bakery items, serving families and dessert lovers, and known for whimsical décor, indulgent flavors, and a playful, imaginative experience.
?
?
Hokulia Shave Ice is a dessert franchise offering authentic Hawaiian shave ice with tropical syrups and add-ons, serving families and event guests, and known for generous portions, beach-inspired branding, and mobile catering flexibility.
?
?
Tifa is a dessert & café franchise offering artisan gelato, chocolates, espressos, pastries, and sweets, serving dessert aficionados and café guests, and known for its warm café atmosphere, handcrafted flavors, and community focus. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
?
?
Ice Cream Emergency is a mobile dessert franchise offering on-demand ice cream trucks or carts serving events, campuses, and neighborhoods, serving dessert lovers of all ages, and known for mobility, event flexibility, and fun branding.
?
?
Repicci’s Real Italian is a dessert franchise offering authentic Italian ice, gelato, and frozen treats, serving families and dessert lovers, and known for real ingredients, regional recipes, and high-quality frozen desserts.
?
?
.png)
