MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY
Marble Slab Creamery franchises operate retail ice cream restaurants where customers order premium-grade ice cream combined with nuts, fruit, and other mix-ins blended on a chilled marble or granite slab. The business model includes single traditional or non-traditional restaurants, satellites, multi-unit developments, and co-branded locations with affiliates like Great American Cookies or Round Table Pizza, targeting consumers seeking customizable frozen desserts in various retail settings. Sales are seasonal and competitive with other ice cream shops, fast food, and grocery stores.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $70-$125/mo technology support
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Selected historical and unaudited financial and operating data for 195 U.S. franchised Marble Slab Creamery and co-branded restaurants that were open for the entire 12 month period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
* Calculated estimated profit range. Average Gross Revenue: $480,828. Known average expenses (Food Cost + Labor Cost) = 26.10% + 28.97% = 55.07% of revenue. Other operating expenses (e.g., rent, utilities, royalties, marketing, G&A) are not provided. Estimated an additional 15% (optimistic) to 35% (conservative) for these other expenses. High profit estimate: $480,828 * (1 - (0.5507 + 0.15)) = $143,911.82. Low profit estimate: $480,828 * (1 - (0.5507 + 0.35)) = $47,746.22. Revenue quartiles are not provided as specific averages for segments and cannot be accurately derived from the given revenue ranges.
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How MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Desserts & Ice Cream
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Desserts & Ice Cream
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY Current | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| 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 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
| BRUSTER'S | $409K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.0% | 205 |
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
+6 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY franchisees (2010 – 2024)
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
310 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)
Breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation claims related to multi-unit development agreements and franchise sales.
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 MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY franchise ranges from $354,500 to $476,650. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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