Alsies

Alsies redefines the ice cream truck industry with a mobile, technology-driven franchise offering real-time tracking, on-demand visits, and a premium experience featuring gourmet treats, customizable popsicles, and comprehensive support for franchisees.

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Alsies Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Alsies is a mobile, technology-enabled franchise which has reimagined the ice cream truck industry, offering customers that same nostalgic experience, with an unparalleled user experience by offering a mobile app for:
-real-time tracking and route information
-on-demand visits
-notifications when a truck is nearby

Alsies' mission is to bring a smile to people's faces and make each day a little brighter, sweeter and happier - one special treat at a time.

Alsies is a premium experience with delicious products - gourmet ice cream sandwiches, nostalgic classics and characters, as well as a customizable offering of popsicles tailored to each local market.

Alsies offers a turn-key solution for franchisees to build a successful business with an inviting and recognizable ice cream truck, a proprietary technology system to manage all aspects of the business (routes, events, bookings, marketing, staff if necessary), a mobile app for customers, a LED screen menu board and access to robust marketing and operations support. In addition, Alsies has developed a proprietary marketing tool to allow customers to sign up for alerts and send automated text messages when an Alsies truck will be in their neighborhood.

Alsies' business model was created to maximize the returns on investment with an industry low initial investment, flat weekly royalties (incentivizing and positioning franchisees for success), little to zero additional labor overhead, almost no fixed costs, and a scalable, high margin business.
It also offers the unique opportunity for franchisees to blend a flexible work schedule, all while being a cherished part of the community and spreading happiness everywhere they go.

Established: 2020
First Unit Franchised: NA
Franchised Units: 0
Company Owned Units:
States Registered In: Alabama - AL- Delaware - DE,Washington DC- DC, Florida - FL Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Missouri - MO, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Pennsylvania - PA,,Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Vermont - VT,
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We can assist to locate a suitable site for potential franchisees to store their vehicles
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes, for vehicles
Specify: We can help with leasing options through our partnerships with Dodge
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: templates for job ads as well as offer letters and best practices for hiring and training staff
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Specify: as part of our brand development fee collected we will be advertising on behalf of the franchisees in their local markets as we deem fit

Training:
Pre-Training begins immediately for new franchisees. Over a series of weeks they will be assigned a checklist of tasks, participate in virtual training to learn how to operate the technology platforms and work with the trainer to develop marketing initiatives that will deploy prior to the launch or their franchise.

Training at the Corporate Headquarters 3 days

1-Vehical Operations/Maintenance; setup/breakdown

2- Hands training from loading trucks, reviewing daily calendar of deliveries and events, role of drivers throughout. Customer Service tips and techniques, processing sales. Special attention will be given to how to coach and train employees to achieve excellence in the field.

3- The final day will focus on Marketing, Lead Generation, SEO Optimization and organic lead generation leaving time for Q&A as needed.

What does a Alsies Franchise Cost?

Alsies franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $84,004 - $173,500
Total Investment: $84,004 - $173,500
Minimum Net Worth: 150,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $47,000
Franchise Fee for each additional unit: 2nd territory = $30,000 3rd territory = $20,000
Royalty: 6%
Ad: 1%
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 0-3
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes, with restrictions
Specify: All franchisees will be required to be directly involved in their business for the first 60 days from the launch. After that, a manager can be hired to run the day to day operations with minimal oversee from the franchisee
Home-Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes (5% off franchise fee)

Is Alsies a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Alsies is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Alsies a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Alsies is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Alsies Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Alsies franchisees make. Alsies offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Alsies a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Alsies is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Alsies Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Alsies franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Alsies Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Alsies franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Alsies Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Alsies franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Alsies Looking for International franchisees?

No. Alsies franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Alsies's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Categories

Child Related, Coffee, Food & Restaurants, Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream, Home Services, Miscellaneous & Unique, Retail, Vending, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

International Franchise Opportunities

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

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