The Yard Milkshake Bar

Franchise Overview

The Yard Milkshake Bar is a gourmet dessert bar franchise specializing in visually spectacular, over-the-top milkshakes loaded with extravagant garnishes, candies, and desserts — served through a storefront experience built around customization and social media sharing.

Key Highlights

Nationally recognized brand boosted by a high-profile Shark Tank appearance
Highly shareable, customizable creations that organically drive social media visibility
Franchisees can incorporate local menu twists while upholding core brand standards
Proven recipes and hands-on operational support from the original founding team

Positioned for high-traffic retail and entertainment destinations, The Yard Milkshake Bar delivers a differentiated, experience-first concept that resonates with families, dessert lovers, and trend-driven consumers alike.

Just the Facts

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Number of Units28

Total Investment$282K – $627K

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