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 | Bruster's Real Ice CreamTreat Yourself |
Business Type
FranchiseTotal Investment
$150,000Number of Units
255In Business Since
1989* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
We take great pride in the qualities and character of our
franchisees. Experience in management/ownership, foodservice,
retail, marketing or other related areas are indeed helpful,
but not absolutely necessary. Some of our most profitable
franchisees got started on dedication, enthusiasm and a true
love of ice cream.
Detailed steps to becoming a Bruster’s Franchisee are provided to qualified applicants. Basic steps include:
Detailed steps to becoming a Bruster’s Franchisee are provided to qualified applicants. Basic steps include:
- Pre-qualification via completed Pre-qualification form
- “Taste of Bruster’s” Orientation in Atlanta or Pittsburgh
- UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) Review and Q&A
- Signed Franchise Agreement
- Site Review and Approval
- Site Construction
- Finalize Building
- Management/Staff Training
- Grand Opening!
- Ongoing Support
Products & Services
Bruce Reed, the founder of Bruster's is a real ice cream guy. You
can see it in his eyes and sometimes you can see it in his beard too!
If you think real hard about it, you might be able to figure out where
the name came from.
Anyway, back in 1989, Bruce opened his first store in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania. People came from miles around to enjoy the tasty treats that Bruce made right in the shop.
Now there are Bruster's Real Ice Cream shops all over the country. And every one of them has two things in common. They are all owned by people, like Bruce, who are truly passionate about ice cream. And they all make their fresh ice creams, cakes, pies, and even waffle cones right inside their stores.
Anyway, back in 1989, Bruce opened his first store in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania. People came from miles around to enjoy the tasty treats that Bruce made right in the shop.
Now there are Bruster's Real Ice Cream shops all over the country. And every one of them has two things in common. They are all owned by people, like Bruce, who are truly passionate about ice cream. And they all make their fresh ice creams, cakes, pies, and even waffle cones right inside their stores.
Training & Support
As you probably know by now, every Bruster’s makes real,
mouthwatering ice cream fresh each day. This distinction gives us a
natural edge over our competitors.
Of course, great ice cream demands great service. That’s why we provide our local stores with comprehensive operations and service training to ensure they can quickly develop fast, friendly, knowledgeable employees. We also provide local store marketing training to help drive community involvement and further enhance customer relations.
These benefits – our top-quality product and outstanding customer relations – are the cornerstones of the Bruster’s brand. We’ve spent years perfecting our products and services, and we pass this experience on to each new member of our family.
Of course, great ice cream demands great service. That’s why we provide our local stores with comprehensive operations and service training to ensure they can quickly develop fast, friendly, knowledgeable employees. We also provide local store marketing training to help drive community involvement and further enhance customer relations.
These benefits – our top-quality product and outstanding customer relations – are the cornerstones of the Bruster’s brand. We’ve spent years perfecting our products and services, and we pass this experience on to each new member of our family.
Why Bruster's Real Ice Cream?
Advantages include:- a trusted and recognized brand
- a proven turnkey operating system
- manageable labor and food costs
- first-rate merchandising programs
- great investment and retirement opportunities
- excited employees
- dedicated corporate and field support
Are You a Good Fit for Bruster's Real Ice Cream?
Not just anyone can own a Bruster’s. We
Bruster’s folk are special. We’re all members of a larger family,
joined by a heartfelt love of life and great ice cream! Many of our
franchisees started out as loyal customers that later insisted they get
a taste of the business too.Our franchisees come from a diverse range of backgrounds but all have a few important characteristics in common:
- A commitment to quality product and service
- A genuine desire to make a positive impact on their local communities
- A desire to teach young people valuable working skills and life lessons
- A desire to bring people together
Other helpful qualities include:
- Business ownership or operator experience
- Foodservice/ retail experience
- Marketing and communication skills
- Management experience
- Finance/accounting experience
