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Dessert & Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities

Dessert and ice cream franchises offer an appealing combination of lower investment costs, simpler operations, and strong brand loyalty. While some concepts face seasonal fluctuations, many have expanded their menus and formats to drive year-round revenue.

Dessert & Ice Cream Franchise Brands

Showing 9 of 51 dessert & ice cream franchises in the ClearlyFDD database. Search all dessert & ice cream brands →

Cinnabon

$256K–$704KInvestment Range
1,338U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available

Cold Stone Creamery

$390K–$681KInvestment Range
1,054U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available

Culver's

$3.4M–$10.3MInvestment Range
1,041U.S. Locations
Not disclosedStates
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available

Dairy Queen

$1.5M–$2.6MInvestment Range
1,985U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available

Kona Ice

$114K–$229KInvestment Range
1,933U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
No Item 19

Mister Softee

$263K–$314KInvestment Range
601U.S. Locations
States
2025FDD Years
No Item 19

Nothing Bundt Cakes

$475K–$1.2MInvestment Range
779U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available

Smoothie King

$329K–$1.3MInvestment Range
1,242U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

$275K–$771KInvestment Range
1,651U.S. Locations
States
2025–2026FDD Years
Item 19 Available