Stella's Ice Cream
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Join The Stella's Family
Bring your community together with handcrafted ice cream and a proven business model.
Brand overview
Stella's Ice Cream operates compact retail shops designed to deliver the full brand experience efficiently within a 1,200 to 1,500 square foot footprint. Owners offer handmade ice cream, baked goods, and specialty drinks crafted from the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, including a 100% all-natural dairy base and 100% real vanilla. The brand is built around community, quality, and incredible core values, ensuring every scoop is made by a caring team.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Stella's Ice Cream
Stella's Ice Cream offers a proven, established business model built on community, quality, and strong core values. Franchisees gain access to established vendor relationships, hiring and staffing guidelines, and standardized recipes and operating procedures. You also receive professionally developed marketing resources and ongoing guidance from the franchise team, all within a compact retail footprint designed for efficient operations.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
2024 FDD top performing unit
Total investment
$273,500–$545,100
Cash Required
$170,000
Franchise fee
$49,500
Royalty fee
The greater of 6% of your Gross Revenue or $500 per month
Ad fund %
1%
Total units
7
Financing available
No financing offered
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
Stella's Ice Cream provides comprehensive initial training to prepare you for opening day, covering everything from daily operations to community engagement. Beyond launch, you will receive ongoing guidance and support from the franchise team to help you navigate the challenges of business ownership and ensure your shop continues to thrive.
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate is someone looking to enter business ownership who values community, quality, and a fun, caring team culture. You appreciate having expert guidance every step of the way and are passionate about bringing people together through handcrafted ice cream and exceptional service.
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