Crispy Cones
Crispy Cones franchises operate branded dessert and sweet treat stores offering gourmet European-style ice cream and fruit cones made from fresh grilled dough cones filled with spreads, soft-serve ice cream, fruit, toppings, and other food and beverage items. The business model centers on franchising independent operators to use proprietary recipes, system, marks, and support, with options for single stores or area development agreements for multiple locations. They target consumers in the competitive ice cream and dessert market, with peak demand from March to September due to seasonal preferences.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% ad fund + up to 1% technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 6 franchise locations that operated as franchise locations at any point in calendar year 2024
* Calculated average gross revenue and average gross profit from 6 individual franchise locations. The reported figures for Stores 1, 4, 5, and 6 are for partial operating periods in 2024, as noted in the document.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Crispy Cones Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crispy Cones Current | $351K – $595K | $35K | 5.0% | 5 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Crispy Cones franchisees (2023 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Crispy Cones franchise ranges from $350,650 to $594,900. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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