Dippin' Dots Franchising
At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty ice cream, frozen yogurt, ices, sherbert
Number of Locations: 488
Total Investment: $80.4K - 235.3K
Founded: 1988
Began Franchising: 2000
Private Owned
About Dippin' Dots Franchising
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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 486 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 420 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $80,400 - $235,300
Franchise Fee: $12,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $12,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days. At franchisee's location: 2 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #136 (2009),