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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

How do I buy my own Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Franchise?

Bruster’s keeps things simple. Typically the process takes 6-18 months from signing to opening. The total investment for an end-cap unit is $409,033 to $2,644,060. Learn more about joining the Bruster's franchise family by engaging with our franchise development team and enrolling in our six-step discovery process. Our no-pressure, no-obligation process is designed to help you determine if Bruster’s is the right fit for your personal,

Total Investment$409,033 - $2,644,060
Cash Required$150,000
Business TypeFranchise
Target MarketSee List

A Scoop Above The Rest -  Bruster’s®Real Ice Cream.

Since 1989, Bruster’s® has become one of the country’s favorite frozen treat chains. And for the last 20 years, we’ve been ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as a top franchise. The Bruster’s brand was built on the idea of EXCELLENCE and bringing on the RIGHT franchisees. A majority of entrepreneurs (just like you) make a conscious decision to become Bruster’s franchisees not only for their love of our ice cream, but for their PASSION FOR PEOPLE. You’ll find over 200 independently owned Bruster’s® locations in 26 states, Guyana and South Korea -- and more are springing up every single day.
 
 
So, why Bruster’s? It’s not rocket science, it’s ice cream:
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Open a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in any of these available states: AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV

About

Discover The Difference. Always Handmade. Always Fresh.

The Bruster’s® difference starts with our proprietary home-style mix, delivered fresh from our dairy to each store, where small artisan batches of ice creams, yogurts, ices, and sorbets are made fresh daily. Each location offers a selection of 30-40, decadent flavors, out of over 160 recipes to choose from, each day.

Make A Difference In Your Life And Your Community

You’ll discover that being a Bruster’s® franchisee is more than a financial investment or a means to support your family. A Bruster’s® Real Ice Cream store is a place where people come happy and ready to make a memory! This business is a catalyst for community connections and family celebrations. You will become a mentor to your young employees, your ice cream becomes the basis for special family traditions, and your patio becomes a gathering place for friends and family celebrations. You will have the opportunity to sponsor neighborhood teams and offer fundraising opportunities for schools and churches.

If you are looking for a business that is meaningful and fulfilling, you should take a closer look at Bruster’s® Real Ice Cream!

Who We Are And What We Stand For

As a privately held company, we focus on helping you build the right store, in the right place with the right training and the right employees.

Our experienced team provides tools, resources, guidance and advice that includes:

  • In-market site selection support
  • Construction management and assistance
  • Comprehensive new owner training
  • Robust national and local level marketing programs
  • Grand opening planning and resources
  • Onsite grand-opening training and operational support
  • Sophisticated data-driven performance analytics
  • Pre-set product procurement and distribution

Build The Bruster’s® That’s Perfect For You

Thanks to several simple, yet straightforward design options, you can tailor your ice cream business to your specific needs and geography. Our options include walk-up service (with and without drive-thru) that can be developed as an endcap or freestanding store. Either of these options provides a streamlined operation that allows you to service high volumes of guests quickly and efficiently.

We offer:

  • Generous protected territories
  • Veteran discount - 50% off the franchise fee
  • Subsequent unit discount - 50% off the franchise fee
  • No renewal fees

Let’s Get Started!

It’s a sweet decision and we will work with you every step of the way.

Just imagine the pride you’ll feel knowing that you’re serving the best ice cream around, made right in your store daily! When you become part of the Bruster’s®brand, you’ll know what it means to be a “A Scoop Above the Rest™!”

TAKE THE NEXT STEP — GET BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH OUR BRAND BY REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION NOW!

* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.

 

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