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 12 of 54 dessert & ice cream franchises in the ClearlyFDD database. Search all dessert & ice cream brands →

Cinnabon

$256K–$704KInvestment Range

1,338U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Cold Stone Creamery

$390K–$681KInvestment Range

1,054U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Crumbl

$848K–$1.5MInvestment Range

1,101U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Culver's

$3.4M–$10.3MInvestment Range

1,041U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Dairy Queen

$1.5M–$2.6MInvestment Range

1,985U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Edible Arrangements

$213K–$587KInvestment Range

599U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Kona Ice

$114K–$229KInvestment Range

1,933U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Mister Softee

$297K–$385KInvestment Range

617U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

$475K–$1.2MInvestment Range

779U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Rita's

$315K–$713KInvestment Range

578U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Smoothie King

$329K–$1.3MInvestment Range

1,242U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

$275K–$771KInvestment Range

1,651U.S. Locations

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2025–2026FDD Years

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