Bruster’s
Retail ice cream stores selling premium ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt, Italian ices, and related frozen desserts, with products made fresh on site daily.
Your franchise match score
Food & Beverage
Brand highlights
- CEOJim Sahene
- Headquarters730 Mulberry Street, Bridgewater, PA, 15009
- Year founded1993
- Year started franchising1993
- IndustryFood & Beverage
- Locations open176 (-2 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$510,000 - $1,320,000
- Franchise fee$35,000
- Royalty5% of Net Sales
- Brand fundMaximum advertising fund fees of 3% of net sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2020-03-23
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| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Bruster’s, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Bruster’s franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Bruster’s provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 176 |
| Franchise locations | 175 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
System growth over time
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