Morelia Gourmet Paletas
Morelia Gourmet Paletas is redefining frozen desserts with handcrafted paletas made from premium natural ingredients. Drawing inspiration from Mexican paletas, Italian gelato, and French sorbet, offering a fully customizable treat experience for all ages. Founded by friends passionate about ice cream and a desire to create the ultimate frozen dessert experience, we provide a unique customer experience using "PICK IT, DIP IT, TOP IT", which allows guests to customize their paletas with a wide selection of flavors, dippings, and toppings; a rich, refreshing, and customizable dessert like no other. Since launching in Miami in 2016, the brand has grown to 18+ locations across the country, bringing joy, one paleta at a time.
Your franchise match score
Food & Beverage
Brand super powers
Premium handcrafted product
Highly Instagrammable experience
Customizable flavor + toppings
High margins and strong unit economics
Simple, scalable operations
Brand highlights
- CEO
- Headquarters16650 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, 33054
- Year founded2016
- Year started franchising2019
- IndustryFood & Beverage
- Locations open18 (+8 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$162,500 - $386,500
- Franchise fee$49,500
- Royalty6% of Gross Sales
- Brand fund2% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid Capital$75,000
- Required Net Worth$300,000
Learn more about the Food & Beverage industry:
The food and beverage industry offers diverse franchise opportunities, ranging from fast-casual dining to specialty cafes and food trucks. This sector is a resilient choice for entrepreneurs passionate about culinary trends and customer service.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-29
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| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Morelia Gourmet Paletas, 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 Morelia Gourmet Paletas franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Morelia Gourmet Paletas provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 18 |
| Franchise locations | 15 |
| Corporate locations | 3 |
System growth over time
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