Dessert and coffee cafe offering donuts, ice cream, sausage rolls, coffee, frappes, and craft drinks. more ›
$252,400 Minimum InvestmentSince 2021
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
Creative dessert concept offering unique Korean-inspired sweet treats and beverages. more ›
$238,623 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017
Fast-casual restaurant serving hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, and frozen custard. more ›
$755,367 Minimum Investment300 Units
Thai-inspired rolled ice cream shop crafting fresh, preservative-free desserts with American showmanship flair. more ›
$97,800 Minimum Investment
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
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop where guests customize their own creations with a wide variety of flavors and toppings. more ›
$122,900 Minimum Investment203 UnitsSince 2009
Authentic Hong Kong dessert chain handcrafting fresh desserts using natural ingredients and ripe seasonal fruits. more ›
$256,600 Minimum InvestmentSince 2015
Modern dessert franchise offering customizable, visually appealing, experience-driven sweet treats. more ›
$335,000 Minimum Investment9 Units
Classic soft-serve ice cream, burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches served at quick-service locations. more ›
250 UnitsSince 1950
Serves low-calorie, low-fat soft-serve frozen desserts in over 100 flavors. more ›
Since 1987
Offers franchised self-serve frozen yogurt shops with dietary-inclusive, low-fat proprietary froyo flavors. more ›
$487,630 Minimum Investment250 UnitsSince 1981
Offers custom ice cream sandwiches made with fresh-baked cookies, brownies, waffles, and premium ice cream. more ›
$171,239 Minimum Investment25 UnitsSince 2013
Specialty dessert shop serving handcrafted gourmet waffles, ice cream, and indulgent toppings. more ›
$141,360 Minimum Investment3 UnitsSince 2018
Self-serve frozen yogurt bar with extensive topping selections in a fun, coastal-themed setting. more ›
$128,500 Minimum Investment
Serves iconic five-flavor ice cream cones sliced (not scooped) in shops, trucks, and for catering events. more ›
$209,354 Minimum Investment27 UnitsSince 1926
Handcrafted, small-batch ice cream served through scoop shops, ice cream trucks, and retail partnerships. more ›
$222,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010
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
Artisan gelato and chocolate dessert cafe franchise offering American-inspired frozen treats in a warm, inviting atmosphere. more ›
$318,200 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019
Mobile beach-themed truck serving shaved ice and ice cream with self-serve fruit syrup options. more ›
$173,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2012
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
Self-serve frozen yogurt bar offering customizable yogurt with a wide variety of toppings. more ›
$339,000 Minimum Investment64 UnitsSince 2008
Serves authentic Hawaiian shave ice with a variety of flavors, syrups, and tropical toppings. more ›
$161,975 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2003
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
Japanese wagashi dessert specialty shop serving traditional warabimochi sweets. more ›
$88,883 Minimum InvestmentSince 2008
Serves freshly made frozen custard in a variety of flavors with mix-ins, cones, and sundae-style treats. more ›
$324,567 Minimum Investment
Craft ice cream shop offering artisan, made-from-scratch ice cream flavors in a boutique retail setting. more ›
$211,500 Minimum Investment
Offers frozen slush beverages and specialty icy treats through a franchise model targeting dessert and snack lovers. more ›
$238,623 Minimum Investment
Quick-service hot dog chain offering signature hot dogs, corn dogs, and soft-serve desserts via Tastee-Freez. more ›
$599,100 Minimum Investment323 Units
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 shop offering a wide variety of flavors and toppings in a customizable format. more ›
$304,000 Minimum Investment
Self-serve frozen yogurt dessert bar offering 16 rotating flavors and 50+ toppings. more ›
$271,000 Minimum Investment35 Units
Self-serve frozen yogurt bar offering a wide variety of flavors and toppings in a fun, customizable format. more ›
$240,500 Minimum Investment
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop with a wide variety of rotating flavors and toppings. more ›
$232,000 Minimum Investment
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop offering a customizable, art-meets-science frozen yogurt experience. more ›
$260,000 Minimum Investment14 Units
Serves authentic Italian water ice and frozen custard desserts inspired by classic East Coast recipes. more ›
$209,000 Minimum Investment5 UnitsSince 2007
Fast-casual concept offering fusion beverages, bubble tea, slushies, milkshakes, Asian-Hispanic snacks, and desserts. more ›
$411,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2013
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