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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.

Dessert and coffee cafe offering donuts, ice cream, sausage rolls, coffee, frappes, and craft drinks. more ›

$252,400 Minimum InvestmentSince 2021

1 FDD available ›

Fast-casual restaurant serving hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, and frozen custard. more ›

$755,367 Minimum Investment300 Units

Handcrafted, chef-inspired soft serve ice cream with creative, over-the-top toppings and presentations. more ›

$200,000 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2015

Hand-rolled ice cream tacos served in homemade waffle cones, offering a unique dessert fusion experience. more ›

$160,100 Minimum Investment

Modern dessert franchise offering customizable, visually appealing, experience-driven sweet treats. more ›

$335,000 Minimum Investment9 Units

Offers custom ice cream sandwiches made with fresh-baked cookies, brownies, waffles, and premium ice cream. more ›

$171,239 Minimum Investment25 UnitsSince 2013

2 FDDs available ›

Handcrafted gourmet Mexican ice pops (paletas) made daily with premium ingredients, sold in retail shops. more ›

Delivery-focused ice cream shop specializing in decadent sundaes via storefront and food delivery platforms. more ›

$155,500 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2025

Gourmet, over-the-top milkshake bar serving Instagram-worthy specialty shakes and desserts. more ›

$281,975 Minimum Investment28 Units

Boozy ice cream parlor offering alcohol-infused ice cream scoops and treats in a fun, adult-oriented environment. more ›

$223,680 Minimum InvestmentSince 2013

Premium soft-serve ice cream served in sundaes, shakes, malts, and hand-rolled fresh waffle cones. more ›

$6,500 Minimum Investment12 Units

Self-serve frozen yogurt shop offering a wide variety of flavors and toppings in a fun, customizable format. more ›

$213,075 Minimum Investment20,576 Units

Serves gourmet Italian ices, cream ices, ice cream, milkshakes, and specialty frozen dessert items. more ›

$58,150 Minimum Investment

Serves freshly made waffles paired with rich, creamy ice cream in a variety of classic and innovative combinations. more ›

$250,000 Minimum Investment

Offers all-natural Hawaiian shave ice with fresh, in-house made flavors and eco-friendly serving options. more ›

$238,623 Minimum Investment

Serves freshly made frozen custard in a variety of flavors with mix-ins, cones, and sundae-style treats. more ›

$324,567 Minimum Investment

Offers frozen slush beverages and specialty icy treats through a franchise model targeting dessert and snack lovers. more ›

$238,623 Minimum Investment

Offers made-to-order frozen yogurt, smoothies, and healthy alternative food products in a quick-service format. more ›

$251,950 Minimum Investment462 UnitsSince 1986

Self-serve frozen yogurt bar offering a wide variety of flavors and toppings in a fun, customizable format. more ›

$240,500 Minimum Investment

4 FDDs available ›

Self-serve frozen yogurt shop offering a customizable, art-meets-science frozen yogurt experience. more ›

$260,000 Minimum Investment14 Units

Self-serve frozen yogurt concept offering a fun, whimsical retail experience with a wide variety of flavors and toppings. more ›

Since 2010

Fast-casual concept offering fusion beverages, bubble tea, slushies, milkshakes, Asian-Hispanic snacks, and desserts. more ›

$411,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2013