Del's Lemonade

Franchise Overview

Del's Lemonade franchisees operate retail concepts — kiosks, mobile units, or storefronts — serving soft frozen lemonade made from fresh-squeezed lemons blended to a proprietary family recipe, with both seasonal and year-round business models available to suit a range of markets and operators.

Key Highlights

Proprietary family recipe dating back to 1948 drives deep nostalgic brand loyalty
Exclusive territories protect franchisees from competing franchises and distributorships nearby
Flexible liquid and dry mix formats support both local and non-New England operators
Branded novelty product line expands revenue beyond the core frozen lemonade offering

Backed by decades of authentic New England heritage and growing national demand for quality frozen beverages, Del's Lemonade offers franchisees a simple, recognizable concept with a genuinely loyal customer base.

Just the Facts

For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1948

Total Investment$214K – $537K

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