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Tikiz Shaved Ice and Ice Cream

2012

38

New
+
27%
27%

$20,000

$173,000

$185,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Winchell's Donut House

2004

105

New
+
0%
0%

$0

$3,000

$72,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Menchie's

2008

296

New
+
-8%
-8%

$40,000

$165,000

$425,000

n.a.

$461,000

$xxx,xxx

+
6.9%
+
xx%

n.a.

6.9%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

MILLIE’S HOMEMADE

4

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$32,500

$65,000

$485,000

n.a.

$302,000

$xxx,xxx

+
49.2%
+
xx%

n.a.

49.2%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

2004

514

New
+
20%
20%

$35,000

$786,000

$2,754,000

n.a.

$1,834,000

$xxx,xxx

+
4.3%
+
xx%

n.a.

4.3%
-xx%

68.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Pelican's SnoBalls

2011

199

New
+
10%
10%

$20,000

$71,000

$210,000

n.a.

$135,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Sweetfrog

2012

206

New
+
-7%
-7%

$30,000

$111,000

$659,000

n.a.

$491,000

$xxx,xxx

+
37.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

37.5%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Paciugo Gelato Caffe

2004

25

New
+
-4%
-4%

$20,000

$110,000

$612,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Kona Ice

2008

1816

New
+
22%
22%

$15,000

$179,000

$227,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Happy & Healthy Products

1993

28

New
+
-3%
-3%

$25,000

$90,000

$223,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

2009

61

New
+
-13%
-13%

$30,000

$107,000

$606,000

n.a.

$516,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice

2019

78

New
+
609%
609%

$30,000

$103,000

$696,000

n.a.

$532,000

$xxx,xxx

+
6.6%
+
xx%

n.a.

6.6%
-xx%

78.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Abbott's Frozen Custard

1977

24

New
+
20%
20%

$37,000

$494,000

$1,796,000

n.a.

$334,000

$xxx,xxx

+
-11.9%
+
xx%

n.a.

-11.9%
-xx%

74.2%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Baskin-Robbins

1948

976

New
+
-2%
-2%

$25,000

$307,000

$623,000

n.a.

$521,000

$xxx,xxx

+
3.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

3.5%
-xx%

71.5%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

The Original Rainbow Cone

2021

6

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$40,000

$138,000

$3,214,000

n.a.

$219,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

79.7%

xx%

n.a.

28.3%

xx%

n.a.

Handel's Ice Cream

1989

117

New
+
77%
77%

$50,000

$311,000

$936,000

n.a.

$959,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

64.4%

xx%

n.a.

16.4%

xx%

n.a.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

1993

205

New
+
10%
10%

$40,000

$409,000

$2,644,000

n.a.

$673,000

$xxx,xxx

+
9.6%
+
xx%

n.a.

9.6%
-xx%

76.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

The Baked Bear

2015

24

New
+
0%
0%

$35,000

$171,000

$716,000

n.a.

$744,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Dippin' Dots

1999

260

New
+
9%
9%

$35,000

$79,000

$399,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Sweet Rolled Tacos

2018

2

New
+
0%
0%

$30,000

$160,000

$274,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Dairy Queen

1940

1969

New
+
0%
0%

$45,000

$1,516,000

$2,543,000

n.a.

$1,355,000

$xxx,xxx

+
2.9%
+
xx%

n.a.

2.9%
-xx%

69.3%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Sloan's

2012

4

New
+
0%
0%

$40,000

$581,000

$1,503,000

n.a.

$1,238,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

68.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

16 Handles

2011

29

New
+
0%
0%

$30,000

$243,000

$645,000

n.a.

$631,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Ice Cream Emergency

2014

14

New
+
133%
133%

$30,000

$147,000

$162,000

n.a.

$164,000

$xxx,xxx

+
3.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

3.5%
-xx%

79.3%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Bahama Buck's

1993

112

New
+
8%
8%

$34,500

$528,000

$1,223,000

n.a.

$576,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

72.1%

xx%

n.a.

20.0%

xx%

n.a.

Frios Gourmet Pops

2018

108

New
+
83%
83%

$37,500

$60,000

$101,000

n.a.

$119,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Carvel

1947

336

New
+
2%
2%

$30,500

$39,000

$1,100,000

n.a.

$481,000

$xxx,xxx

+
-4.9%
+
xx%

n.a.

-4.9%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Yogurt Mountain

2010

18

New
+
0%
0%

$30,000

$271,000

$931,000

n.a.

$289,000

$xxx,xxx

+
-13.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

-13.5%
-xx%

74.7%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Kilwins

1982

168

New
+
16%
16%

$40,000

$295,000

$880,000

n.a.

$802,000

$xxx,xxx

+
10.6%
+
xx%

n.a.

10.6%
-xx%

72.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Rita's Ice

1989

564

New
+
7%
7%

$35,000

$22,000

$906,000

n.a.

$349,000

$xxx,xxx

+
13.7%
+
xx%

n.a.

13.7%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Tifa

2017

9

New
+
200%
200%

$47,500

$500,000

$676,000

n.a.

$508,000

$xxx,xxx

+
44.0%
+
xx%

n.a.

44.0%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

TCBY and Mrs. Fields

2000

125

New
+
-26%
-26%

$35,000

$135,000

$699,000

n.a.

$397,000

$xxx,xxx

+
41.6%
+
xx%

n.a.

41.6%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Repicci's Real Italian

2005

26

New
+
160%
160%

$36,000

$84,000

$173,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Mister Softee

2000

601

New
+
2%
2%

$7,500

$264,000

$314,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream

2005

37

New
+
-12%
-12%

$35,000

$110,000

$284,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Hokulia Shave Ice

2012

49

New
+
4%
4%

$15,000

$86,000

$930,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Gofer Ice Cream

2006

5

New
+
67%
67%

$25,000

$234,000

$434,000

n.a.

$341,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Haagen-Dazs

1977

207

New
+
0%
0%

$30,000

$15,000

$568,000

n.a.

$612,000

$xxx,xxx

+
15.9%
+
xx%

n.a.

15.9%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Milkshake Factory

2023

4

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$60,000

$510,000

$773,000

n.a.

$655,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

69.1%

xx%

n.a.

14.3%

xx%

n.a.

Popbar

2010

15

New
+
-21%
-21%

$35,000

$217,000

$461,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Ben & Jerry's

1981

152

New
+
-2%
-2%

$39,500

$157,000

$551,000

n.a.

$612,000

$xxx,xxx

+
16.2%
+
xx%

n.a.

16.2%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Cold Stone Creamery

1994

992

New
+
9%
9%

$27,000

$121,000

$655,000

n.a.

$587,000

$xxx,xxx

+
0.4%
+
xx%

n.a.

0.4%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

U-Swirl

2008

57

New
+
-20%
-20%

$25,000

$419,000

$630,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Marble Slab Creamery

1984

252

New
+
9%
9%

$25,000

$333,000

$514,000

n.a.

$251,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Pinkberry

2006

59

New
+
-8%
-8%

$35,000

$285,000

$663,000

n.a.

$664,000

$xxx,xxx

+
21.5%
+
xx%

n.a.

21.5%
-xx%

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Crispy Cones

2021

5

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$35,000

$351,000

$595,000

n.a.

$251,000

$xxx,xxx

+
n.a.
+
xx%

n.a.

n.a.
-xx%

76.4%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

MILLIE’S HOMEMADE

MILLIE’S HOMEMADE is a bakery-café franchise offering cookies, brownies, desserts and café beverages, serving family-friendly shoppers and gift buyers, and known for made-from-scratch recipes, warm ambiance and scalable franchise design.

Franchisees

?

4
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$65,000 - $485,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Winchell's Donut House

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.

Franchisees

?

105
+
0%
0%
Investment

?

$3,000 - $72,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Sloan's

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.

Franchisees

?

4
+
0%
0%
Investment

?

$581,000 - $1,503,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Hokulia Shave Ice

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.

Franchisees

?

49
+
4%
4%
Investment

?

$86,000 - $930,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Tifa

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}

Franchisees

?

9
+
200%
200%
Investment

?

$500,000 - $676,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Ice Cream Emergency

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.

Franchisees

?

14
+
133%
133%
Investment

?

$147,000 - $162,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Repicci's Real Italian

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.

Franchisees

?

26
+
160%
160%
Investment

?

$84,000 - $173,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Crispy Cones

Crispy Cones offers gourmet soft-serve ice cream served in freshly baked, rotisserie-grilled dough cones coated with sweet or savory toppings, providing a unique dessert experience that combines handcrafted quality with visually appealing presentation.

Franchisees

?

5
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$351,000 - $595,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Sweet Rolled Tacos

Sweet Rolled Tacos is a dessert franchise offering rolled ice cream in colorful, taco-shaped waffle cones with creative toppings.

Franchisees

?

2
+
0%
0%
Investment

?

$160,000 - $274,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream

Gofer Ice Cream

Gofer Ice Cream is an ice cream franchise known for its premium soft-serve and hard ice cream, shakes, and frozen treats.

Franchisees

?

5
+
67%
67%
Investment

?

$234,000 - $434,000
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream
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