Self-serve frozen yogurt, ice cream, and smoothie shops offering a variety of flavors and toppings. more ›
$242,500 Minimum Investment29 UnitsSince 2011
Ice Cream & Yogurt franchises bring joy to communities through beloved frozen desserts enjoyed by customers of all ages. From classic scooped ice cream shops and soft-serve stands to self-serve frozen yogurt bars and artisan gelato cafés, these feel-good concepts generate strong seasonal traffic and devoted year-round regulars.

Self-serve frozen yogurt, ice cream, and smoothie shops offering a variety of flavors and toppings. more ›
$242,500 Minimum Investment29 UnitsSince 2011
Serves freshly made frozen custard from storefront locations with a focus on quality and the customer experience. more ›
$284,137 Minimum Investment
Artisanal Italian gelato boutique offering 100% natural, flower-shaped rose-scooped gelato cones. more ›
$106,700 Minimum Investment22 UnitsSince 2002
Quick-service frozen custard and dessert concept focused on quality ingredients and customer experience. more ›
Since 1986
Fast-food burger and ice cream restaurant chain operating across multiple western U.S. states. more ›
$969,500 Minimum Investment71 Units
Fresh juice, smoothie, ice cream, and dessert shops serving communities across MENA and worldwide. more ›
$386,430 Minimum Investment470 UnitsSince 2014
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop offering premium flavors, fresh toppings, and a mountain-inspired experience. more ›
$280,300 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010
Specialty shops offering homemade-style ice cream, chocolates, and coffee products. more ›
64 UnitsSince 1989
Seasonal ice cream and fast food shops offering affordable franchise opportunities in the Midwest. more ›
Since 2001
Tropical-themed shaved ice and frozen dessert shops offering customizable icy treats and smoothies. more ›
$539,550 Minimum Investment115 UnitsSince 1990
Handcrafted Vietnamese-inspired dessert drinks and treats served in café and store-within-a-store formats. more ›
$132,500 Minimum Investment52 UnitsSince 2009
Ice cream and frozen dessert shops offering a wide variety of flavors and specialty cakes. more ›
$307,400 Minimum Investment967 UnitsSince 1946
Iconic premium ice cream scoop shops offering unique flavors with a commitment to social and environmental values. more ›
850 UnitsSince 1978
Mobile cookie and ice cream franchise serving warm, fresh-baked treats at events and communities. more ›
$118,638 Minimum Investment16 UnitsSince 2024
Offers New Orleans-style sno-balls in a variety of flavors through franchise locations. more ›
Since 2008
Serves freshly made frozen custard in a full-service retail shop setting with various flavors and toppings. more ›
$300,000 Minimum Investment
Specialty sno-ball shop offering 200+ flavors with a full food menu including po'boys, burgers, and snacks. more ›
$165,900 Minimum InvestmentSince 2007
Super-premium ice cream shop with an Early American history theme, served in 'tavern'-style locations. more ›
$310,508 Minimum InvestmentSince 2025
Offers premium homemade ice cream, frozen desserts, waffle cones, cakes, and pies made fresh daily. more ›
$414,900 Minimum Investment220 UnitsSince 1993
Authentic handcrafted bubble tea and boba beverages served from mall kiosks and storefront locations. more ›
$85,000 Minimum Investment5 UnitsSince 2016
Premium made-to-order alcoholic and non-alcoholic frozen desserts and espresso coffee using liquid nitrogen. more ›
$180,962 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2015
Mobile soft-serve frozen ice franchise offering a dairy-free, fruity, creamy frozen treat in multiple flavors. more ›
$190,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 1996
Premium soft-serve ice cream shoppe offering cones, sundaes, and signature handmade ice cream cakes. more ›
$38,850 Minimum Investment360 UnitsSince 1934
Artisanal ice cream shop using liquid nitrogen and Puffle Cones for a unique, made-to-order frozen dessert experience. more ›
$238,623 Minimum InvestmentSince 2016
Self-serve frozen yogurt bar offering a wide variety of yogurt flavors and fresh toppings. more ›
$418,500 Minimum Investment
Made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream shop offering custom, fresh-frozen desserts in a fast, fun environment. more ›
$482,488 Minimum Investment10 UnitsSince 2011
Dessert brand specializing in chocolate creations, crepes, waffles, and chocolate-dipped treats. more ›
$180,000 Minimum Investment16 Units
Offers handcrafted, homemade ice cream and frozen desserts in a specialty retail shop setting. more ›
$303,000 Minimum Investment
Artisan ice cream scoop shops serving handcrafted, small-batch flavors from storefronts in the St. Louis area. more ›
$641,500 Minimum Investment10 UnitsSince 2019
Premium ice cream shop where mix-ins are blended on a frozen stone slab to order. more ›
$255,700 Minimum Investment1,054 UnitsSince 1994
Specialty dessert shop offering edible, safe-to-eat cookie dough in various flavors, plus ice cream. more ›
$98,750 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017
Dessert cafe serving safe-to-eat raw cookie dough in creative flavors, plus event catering services. more ›
Since 2018
Gourmet dessert concept offering cookies, ice cream, and specialty sweet treats in storefront and kiosk formats. more ›
$121,350 Minimum Investment
Boutique dessert shop specializing in hand-crafted, made-to-order rolled ice cream with fresh, quality ingredients. more ›
$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019
Offers a dessert-focused concept featuring ice cream and frozen treat experiences in a retail setting. more ›
$251,700 Minimum Investment
Specialty dessert shop known for the Cotton Candy Burrito and unique ice cream creations. more ›
$146,600 Minimum Investment
Made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream and specialty desserts using all-natural and organic ingredients. more ›
$224,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2013
Premium soft-serve ice cream served inside a fresh, rotisserie-grilled dough cone with gourmet toppings. more ›
$373,650 Minimum Investment21 UnitsSince 2018
Fast-casual burger and frozen custard restaurant chain known for ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard. more ›
$3,406,350 Minimum Investment1,041 UnitsSince 1984
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop with extensive toppings, offering a fun, community-focused dessert experience. more ›
$146,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010
Offers authentic small-batch Italian gelato served fresh on-site through storefront and mobile franchise formats. more ›
$100,000 Minimum Investment18 Units
Iconic fast-food and soft-serve ice cream brand offering burgers, meals, blizzards, and frozen treats. more ›
$623,000 Minimum Investment7,000 UnitsSince 1947
Soft serve ice cream, Blizzards, burgers, and fast food served at DQ Grill & Chill locations across Canada. more ›
6,000 UnitsSince 1940
Fast-casual storefront serving freshly made high-end desserts and small-batch Arabica coffee. more ›
$155,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2018
Co-branded frozen ice cream dot and gourmet popcorn franchise sold at kiosks, fairs, and retail locations. more ›
$79,349 Minimum Investment259 UnitsSince 1999
Gourmet hot dog and premium ice cream concept serving quality comfort food in a fast-casual setting. more ›
$278,800 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2018
Quick-service restaurant offering soft-serve treats, burgers, hot food, and iconic Blizzard desserts. more ›
$1,510,100 Minimum Investment1,985 UnitsSince 1940
Soft-serve ice cream and frozen treat concept serving cones, Blizzards, sundaes, and shakes. more ›
$548,700 Minimum Investment743 UnitsSince 1940
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