Dippin' Dots Franchise

Specialty ice cream, frozen yogurt & ices


Research biotechnologist Curt Jones used his expertise in cryogenic freezing processes to find new ways to produce ice cream. After nearly a year of experimenting with the idea of flash-freezing his family's homemade ice cream, Jones created and sold his first cups of Dippin' Dots ice cream in 1988. Because of Jones' flash-freezing process, Dippin' Dots ice cream forms into little balls (hence the term 'dots'), but unlike freeze-dried products, the ice cream can still melt.

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How much does it cost to open a Dippin' Dots Franchise?

The investment required to open a Dippin' Dots Franchise is between $112,204-$366,950. There is an initial franchise fee of $15,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Dippin' Dots name.

Individual Unit Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $112,204-$366,950
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $15,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    Varies
  • Advertising Fee:
    Varies
  • Term of Agreement:
    5 years
  • Renewal Fee:
    Varies


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Dippin' Dots News & Press Releases

When did the first Dippin' Dots open? 1988
When did Dippin' Dots start Franchising? 2000

United States: Nationwide

International: Worldwide

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training

On-The-Job Training: 12 hours
Classroom Training: 19 hours

Support
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Field Operations
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Marketing
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95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Business Experience:

  • General business experience

  • To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Dippin' Dots Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.

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    155 Main St.
    Paducah, KY
    42003

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