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Ice Cream & Yogurt

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.

Specialty dessert and gelato concept with a small footprint, streamlined operations, and high average unit volume. more ›

Since 2003

Fast-casual fried chicken concept featuring crispy sandwiches, wraps, dirty sodas, and soft-serve ice cream. more ›

$575,000 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2024

1 FDD available ›

Farm-to-cone ice cream shops offering ice cream, shakes, malts, and sundaes via storefront, walk-up, or food truck. more ›

$238,623 Minimum Investment

Offers customizable, fun dessert experiences including frozen treats with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. more ›

$284,500 Minimum Investment

Dessert franchise combining mini donuts, homemade ice cream, a candy shop, and signature beverages. more ›

$75,000 Minimum Investment

Scoop shop franchise serving gourmet edible cookie dough in a variety of creative flavors. more ›

$146,725 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017

Self-serve frozen yogurt shop offering 10-16 rotating flavors and 50+ toppings for custom creations. more ›

$179,300 Minimum Investment

Handmade Hawaiian-style gelato, sorbetto, coffee, confections, and specialty frozen dessert shop. more ›

$152,475 Minimum Investment

Handcrafted gelato pops, sorbetto, and frozen treats made fresh on-site with customizable dips and toppings. more ›

$217,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010

1 FDD available ›

Offers handcrafted ice cream, made-to-order churros, Hong Kong-style egg waffles, and specialty desserts. more ›

Since 2017

Robotic soft serve frozen yogurt vending kiosks placed in high-traffic locations like malls, airports, and stadiums. more ›

$183,450 Minimum Investment20,576 UnitsSince 2018

4 FDDs available ›

A doggie ice cream shop and truck franchise offering natural frozen treats and pet products. more ›

$72,250 Minimum Investment9 UnitsSince 2018

3 FDDs available ›

Specialty dessert bar serving edible cookie dough in a fun, interactive retail shop setting. more ›

$94,800 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017

Offers franchised ice cream stores focused on community engagement in downtown areas. more ›

$61,300 Minimum Investment

Offers freshly made rolled ice cream crafted to order with a variety of flavors and toppings. more ›

$163,498 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2019

Offers fat-free frozen yogurt, smoothies, and frozen treats focused on healthy, clean eating. more ›

$166,150 Minimum Investment

A drink and treat franchise offering premium beverages, frozen treats, and coffee in Utah. more ›

$28,900 Minimum Investment3 Units

Serves Korean traditional bingsu (shaved snow) desserts and modern frozen treats across North America. more ›

Korean-inspired soft serve ice cream in fish-shaped taiyaki cones with various toppings and flavors. more ›

$238,623 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017

2 FDDs available ›

Handcrafted ice cream shop franchise offering premium flavors and a top-tier customer experience. more ›

$273,500 Minimum Investment

Artisanal Italian gelato shop offering handcrafted gelato on a stick, in scoops, cones, and cups. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2009

1 FDD available ›