Bruster’s
We operate Bruster’s Real Ice Cream stores that sell ice cream, yogurt, and other frozen desserts to retail customers year-round. Our stores are typically located as freestanding shops or endcap locations in strip malls. We serve a broad customer base and compete with other dessert shops, restaurants, and supermarkets that offer ice cream and frozen treats. Sales are steady throughout the year but are generally strongest during the summer months. We also support customer purchases through an electronic gift card program and participate in vendor discount programs when available.
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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 Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2020-03-23
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Location data
| Total locations | 176 |
| Franchise locations | 175 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
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