Stella's Ice Cream

Stella's Ice Cream are committed to celebrating differences, crafting new creations, and making ice cream that is simply better.

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Stella's Ice Cream

Stella's Ice Cream Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

- Premium, proprietary ice cream dairy mix available through an established relationship with the leading ice cream dairy manufacturer, ensuring consistent quality and distribution.
- Owners maintain creative control with a "brewery model" allowing Franchisees to customize their own flavors and unique products
- Franchisees have access to a Franchisor support system with years of hand-on experience as a store operator and also an industry consultant.
- Fresh made cookies, brownies, waffle cones on a daily basis and seasonal product offerings.
- Largest selection of Dairy Free / Vegan / Gluten Free options of any frozen dessert franchise.

Strong Profitability Potential - We don't do what we do here at Stella's just for the money, but our profitable model is a huge part of our success story. We'll give you strategic vendor relationships, staff hiring parameters for better staff retention, cost-effective recipes and procedures, and perfected marketing designs. Stella's gives you a strong, proven financial model so you can feel confident each day in business and start making money opening day.

The Vibe - Let's be honest, Stella's is a cool place to hang out. With a modern look that's great for social media, while still being an inviting place for the community. Our look and social media presence brings in customers and makes Stella's a sought-after place to work for teens and college students.

Market Applicability- Whether you are seeking a single unit or multiple units, Stella's is a vastly adaptable concept that works great in a variety of markets across the U.S. Our small 1,000 to 1,500 ft footprint makes finding a site that works for you quick and affordable. Our four corporate locations have become community staples in each of their pertinent markets, proving our viability, our consistency, and our stability. This model is easily tailored to your hometown.

Bold Quality - It's all about the taste. All of our ice cream and baked goods are hand made with high quality ingredients. This is hard to acquire on your own without contacts in the vendor space for quality and cost friendly ingredients and no-fail recipes. The taste is paramount, easily drawing in our customers again and again. The Stella's menu allows you to market tried and true flavors, seasonal options, while also allowing you the power to craft local favorites or flavors of your town.
Our customer base is even bigger thanks to our dairy-free and vegan options so that no one misses out on an incredible experience.

Ice cream truck option - Did you know that you can add an ice cream truck model to your retail business? If you choose to add the ice cream truck model to the franchised business at any time. Adding a truck and/or carts to your business is a great way to promote yourself in the community, but also a fantastic source of additional revenue.

Company Details

Established: 2018
First Unit Franchised: 2023
Franchised Units: 4
Company Owned Units: 5

Canada/International Franchises: No

Registered in non-registration states, CA, IN & MI

Pending Registration in: HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA & WI

Not Accepting Leads in: N/A

Please see a list of Sold Out Markets on the Two-Minute Drill

Support and Training Offered By Stella's Ice Cream

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
Stella's Ice Cream provides 1 week of training at our main office in Nampa, Idaho for each franchisee. An additional 1 week of training and support will be offered at franchisee's initial location. Training covers all necessary ice cream production skills, marketing strategies and business operations. We will spend several days working alongside current kitchen staff, managers and employees, learning all aspects of the business. Our corporate office offers ongoing coaching and technical support to help the launch of your new business. 

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Stella's Ice Cream Franchise.

What does a Stella's Ice Cream Franchise Cost?

Stella's Ice Cream franchise fees for 2024:

Single Unit Territory Franchise Fee: $49,500

Total Investment: $273,500 - $545,100

Required Liquid Capital: $200,000

Required Net Worth: $400,000

Royalty: 6% Royalty
Ad: 1% Brand Fund
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 12-15
Visa Candidates: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: 5% off initial territory franchise fee

Is Stella's Ice Cream a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Stella's Ice Cream is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Stella's Ice Cream a Home Based franchise?

No. Stella's Ice Cream is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Stella's Ice Cream Franchise Owners Make?

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

Is Stella's Ice Cream a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Stella's Ice Cream is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Stella's Ice Cream Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Stella's Ice Cream franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Stella's Ice Cream Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Stella's Ice Cream franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Stella's Ice Cream Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Stella's Ice Cream franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Stella's Ice Cream Looking for International franchisees?

No. Stella's Ice Cream franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Stella's Ice Cream's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

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 Information

Additional Categories

Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Stella's Ice Cream Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Stella's Ice Cream franchises for sale. We may have Stella's Ice Cream franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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