Dumont Creamery and Café Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
Dumont Creamery and Café is a dessert café franchise concept offering ice cream, coffee, milk tea, and sweets, serving families and neighborhood visitors, and known for playful themes, small-batch scoops, and a relaxed hangout vibe in walkable districts.
Dumont Creamery and Café is a premium ice cream and café franchise offering handcrafted ice cream, specialty coffee, bubble tea, smoothies, milkshakes, falooda, lemonades, and light café treats.
The brand focuses on bold flavors, high-quality ingredients, and a modern café atmosphere. Dumont appeals to families, young adults, and dessert lovers seeking variety beyond traditional ice cream shops. The concept blends dessert and beverage offerings into one scalable retail model.
The brand was founded in 1999 in India by brothers Vivek and Bhashkaar Inampudi. Dumont quickly grew into a well-known ice cream brand across major Indian cities, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada.
Its reputation was built on unique recipes and premium positioning. The company later expanded internationally, introducing its ice cream and café concept to the United States.
The franchisor, Dumont Creamery and Café, LLC, is headquartered in The Colony, Texas. The brand began franchising in 2024, targeting growth across the U.S. and select international markets.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Dumont Creamery and Café franchise is
$271,000 - $573,000.
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 Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000
Rent (One Month)
$2,500 – $12,000
Lease Security Deposit
$2,500 – $12,000
Utilities
$500 – $1,000
Leasehold Improvements
$110,000 – $290,000
Cleaning Services
$500 – $1,000
Market Introduction Program
$5,000 – $10,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
$60,000 – $110,000
Computer / Point of Sale System
$5,000 – $10,000
Signage
$5,000 – $10,000
Office Expenses
$200 – $500
Inventory
$15,000 – $25,000
Insurance
$500 – $1,000
Licenses and Permits
$1,000 – $3,000
Professional Fees
$1,500 – $3,000
Travel, Lodging, and Meals for Initial Training
$2,000 – $4,000
Additional Funds (First 3 Months)
$30,000 – $50,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$271,200 – $572,500
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000
Rent (One Month)
$2,500 – $12,000
Lease Security Deposit
$2,500 – $12,000
Utilities
$500 – $1,000
Leasehold Improvements
$110,000 – $290,000
Cleaning Services
$500 – $1,000
Market Introduction Program
$5,000 – $10,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
$60,000 – $110,000
Computer / Point of Sale System
$5,000 – $10,000
Signage
$5,000 – $10,000
Office Expenses
$200 – $500
Inventory
$15,000 – $25,000
Insurance
$500 – $1,000
Licenses and Permits
$1,000 – $3,000
Professional Fees
$1,500 – $3,000
Travel, Lodging, and Meals for Initial Training
$2,000 – $4,000
Additional Funds (First 3 Months)
$30,000 – $50,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$271,200 – $572,500
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Dumont Creamery and Café's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Dumont Creamery and Café had 1 total units in 2025, of which 1 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
Dumont Creamery and Café offers a comprehensive Initial Training Program designed to prepare franchisees and their managers for operating the Café efficiently. The program includes both classroom and on-the-job training, conducted primarily in Coppell, Texas, and covers various menu items and operations. Here are the key components of the training:
Ice Cream: 1 hour of classroom training and 8 hours of on-the-job training.
Milkshakes: 1 hour of classroom training and 8 hours of on-the-job training.
Boba Tea: 12 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training.
Coffee: 12 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training.
Specialty Drinks (not including coffee/milkshakes): 2 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of on-the-job training.
Food: 1 hour of classroom training and 8 hours of on-the-job training.
The total training program includes 29 hours of classroom instruction and 112 hours of on-the-job experience. Franchisees must complete this training at least two weeks prior to the Café's opening. Additional training sessions and refresher courses may be offered or required throughout the franchise relationship.
Territory Protection
Dumont Creamery and Café provides limited territory protection to franchisees. As long as the franchisee is not in default, Dumont will not establish or franchise another Café within the designated territory. However, this territory is non-exclusive, and Dumont may still operate or license similar businesses under different names within or outside the territory.
Franchisees cannot operate outside their approved location without written consent. Territorial protection under multi-unit agreements depends on meeting development obligations. If these are not met, the right to expand may be revoked, though existing Café rights generally remain intact.
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