Zeppe's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Franchise Overview

Zeppe's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a dessert franchise specializing in authentic Italian water ice and frozen custard, bringing traditional East Coast recipes to the Western United States through a scalable, multi-unit franchise ownership model.

Key Highlights

Signature gelata combines Italian ice and creamy custard in one indulgent treat
Broad menu of authentic Italian ice flavors rooted in traditional East Coast recipes
Business model built specifically to support and reward multi-unit franchise operators
Proven brand with strong average unit volume backed by marketing and operational support

Zeppe's fills a genuine gap in the frozen dessert market by delivering an authentic, quality-driven alternative that has already earned a loyal consumer following in the Western U.S.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2007

Number of Units5

Total Investment$209K – $755K

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