Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Frozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Own Your Community Ice Cream Shop
Join a proven franchise model making fresh, real ice cream daily.
Revenue Potential$2,421,735from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units220from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Bruster's Real Ice Cream has spent over three decades perfecting its award-winning franchise model. Each location serves as a community hub where families celebrate and young employees find mentorship. Store owners take pride in serving fresh, handcrafted ice cream made on-site daily using high-quality ingredients sourced from the brand's own dairy co-op.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Benefit from over 30 years of a proven franchise model refined to help you launch and grow successfully. Receive dedicated guidance from a tenured leadership team with over 200 years of combined experience. Join a network recognized by Franchise Business Review as a Top 25 Food and Beverage Franchise, with franchisee satisfaction ratings that exceed industry benchmarks. Deliver an unmatched product with quality control from cow to cone, making everything fresh daily using ingredients from the Bruster's dairy co-op.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$2,421,735
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $414,900–$3,391,100
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Cash Required
- $1,020,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Franchisees receive comprehensive guidance and continuous support from a highly experienced leadership team. You will also have the unique opportunity to participate in a monthly CEO conference call hosted by Bruster's CEO Jim Sahene, giving you direct access to strategic business insights and goals.
Ideal candidate
We are looking for dreamers who want a meaningful and fulfilling business venture. Ideal candidates are passionate about becoming active community members and serving as mentors to young employees while delivering a high-quality, joyful product.