Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream franchises enable independent owners to operate brick-and-mortar shops or mobile food trucks offering super premium ice cream, dairy-free gelato made with all-natural, fair trade, and sustainable ingredients, and optionally coffee, espresso drinks, and affogato. The business follows a proprietary system including operations manuals, recipes, and standards, with shops typically in high-traffic urban areas, business centers, or retail centers. The target market includes customers seeking high-quality, premium desserts in convenient, friendly environments.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5.5% royalty + up to 2% brand fund (currently not charged) + $250/mo technology fee (+$100/mo per food truck terminal)
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 11 Millie's Shops (6 franchisee-owned and 5 company-owned) operating for the full calendar year 2024, excluding 3 franchisee-owned shops that were open for a partial year, as stated in Item 19. Gross sales figures were extracted for the 6 franchisee-owned shops.
* Calculated average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile (average of the top 2 performing franchisee units), and revenue bottom quartile (average of the bottom 2 performing franchisee units) from the gross sales of 6 franchisee-owned shops (3 standard 7-day schedule and 3 non-standard schedule) operating for the full calendar year 2024 as listed in Item 19.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee Compares to Other Desserts & Ice Cream Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee Current | $254K - $557K | $50K | 5.5% | 9 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K - $771K | $35K | 6.5% | 564 |
| 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 - $659K | $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
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee franchise ranges from $253,500 to $556,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee franchise is $417,559.67. The median revenue is $469,106.
How many Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee has 9 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.
Is Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee a good franchise to buy?
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>Millie's Ice Cream & Coffee shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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