Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Live Life to the Coolest
Join a frozen dessert franchise with an effortlessly simple model and die-hard fans.
Brand overview
Jeremiah's Italian Ice serves authentic, refreshing Italian Ice made fresh daily in 24 flavors alongside rich Soft Ice Cream. With signature Flavorites, build-your-own Jelati, and Hop-Away Treats, the menu drives repeat visits in a vibrant, fun setting. Founded by Jeremy Litwack, the brand spent over 25 years perfecting its concept before reawakening the frozen dessert industry as a franchise. Now rapidly expanding from under 100 outlets to more than 170 today, Jeremiah's has built a massive base of fans, in-store Frog Squad team members, and franchisees who embrace the Culture of Cool.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Jeremiah's offers over 25 years of proven concept honing and market dominance in a category with little competition. You can achieve high ROI potential through a simple, low-cost build-out model that fits sites as small as 175 sq ft. As a rapidly growing brand, you benefit from a huge base of die-hard fans and an irresistible Culture of Cool. The effortlessly simple operations require less overhead than traditional franchise models, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
*AUV means the 2025 average “Net Sales” for our top 50% of locations (as that term is defined in our FDD) for our 171 outlets in operation: 18 traditional corporate, 149 traditional franchise and 4 franchised Non-Traditional Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Shops that were open for all of 2025. See Item 19 of our FDD for additional details.
Total investment
$108,800–$1,953,500
Cash Required
$150,000
Net worth
$300,000
Franchise fee
$24,000
Royalty fee
6%
Ad fund %
4.5%
Total units
60
Financing available
we do not offer direct or indirect financing to you for any items.
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
Franchisees receive ongoing support and resources to ensure smooth operations and local marketing success. The brand keeps you connected and motivated through the J-List rewards app and dedicated marketing channels, equipping you with the tools needed to thrive.
Ideal candidate
We are looking for a genuine, generous, and strategic individual with a passion for entrepreneurial problem-solving. The ideal candidate aligns with our vibrant and cool culture, embraces our community-focused mindset, and is ready to bring the Jeremiah's experience to their local market.
Take the next step toward owning a franchise that brings joy to your community. Discover how Jeremiah's Italian Ice can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals and live life to the coolest.