Dippin' Dots
Franchise Overview
Dippin' Dots franchisees operate co-branded snack locations pairing the brand's pioneering cryogenically frozen ice cream with a gourmet popcorn line, delivering a sweet-and-salty experience designed to capture impulse purchases at high-traffic venues like malls, fairs, festivals, amusement parks, and sports arenas.
Key Highlights
- Co-branded model combines two established consumer brands to maximize revenue per location
- Strategically positioned at high-traffic, event-driven venues built for impulse purchases
- Backed by a publicly traded snack conglomerate providing supply, marketing, and brand support
- Structured six-step onboarding includes FDD review and direct access to existing franchisees
With over 22,000 points of presence across the U.S., franchisees enter a system with deep consumer awareness and proven demand already in place.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Dippin' Dots Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Dippin' Dots FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Dippin' Dots FDD 2026
May 2026
Dippin' Dots FDD 2025
May 2025
Dippin' Dots FDD 2024
January 2024
Dippin' Dots FDD 2023
May 2023
Dippin' Dots FDD 2022
April 2022
Dippin' Dots FDD 2021
April 2021
Dippin Dots FDD 2020
June 2020
Dippin' Dots FDD 2019
May 2019
Dippin' Dots FDD 2018
May 2018
Dippin' Dots FDD 2017
April 2017
Dippin' Dots FDD 2016
April 2016
DIPPIN' DOTS FDD 2015
April 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.