MilkShake Factory Claimed
MilkShake Factory Franchise For Sale
MilkShake Factory is a premium dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as heritage chocolates crafted by fourth-generation chocolatiers. Having been successful in the $1.5 trillion Foodservice & Hospitality industry for over a century, MilkShake Factory is presenting the sweetest opportunity in franchising!
Beginning in 1914 as a family-run chocolate business, MilkShake Factory was spun off in 2003 as a way to bring more business throughout the year to the family’s chocolate shop. Elevated by fourth-generation chocolatiers, MilkShake Factory delivers handcrafted milkshakes and chocolates with a sophisticated yet simple operation. Why MilkShake Factory?
- Fourth-generation chocolatiers committed to creating a family culture
- Century-old family recipes, proprietary housemade ice cream, high-quality ingredients blended with imagination
- Refined concept with proven unit economics that can successfully operate at scale
- Dedicated team with decades of franchise experience
- Certified training programs and robust standard operating procedures
- Operationally simple and streamlined F&B
Franchise Background
Franchise Units Awarded: 103
Company Owned Units: 11
Not Registered In: CA, HI, IL, MN, ND, SD, VA, WA, WI.
Sold Out Markets: Metro Indianapolis, IN, Metro Detroit, MI, Wilmington, Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Provo/Orem, Salt Lake City, UT.
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Financial Terms
Minimum Net Worth: $750,000
Royalty: 6%
Item 19: Yes
Location Size: 1,000-1,600 sq ft
Average Number of Employees: 13-18
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes, $5,000 off of the first license
Franchise Fee:
$60,000 - 1 unit
$110,000 - 2 units
$135,000 - 3 units
$180,000 - 4 units
$225,000 - 5 units
$240,000 - 6 units
$280,000 - 7 units
$320,000 - 8 units
$360,000 - 9 units
10+units: $35,000 apiece
Support & Training
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Robust Training Program:
Technical Training- 6 Days in Pittsburgh, PA
Business Training- 3 Days in Ann Arbor, MI 6
On-Site Training- Up to 5 Days
Ideal Candidate
Be the “face” of the company
Sphere of influence
Community relation & promotion
Investor - Executive Ownership
Managing through KPIs
Drive culture
Sphere of influence
Hire staff that can drive the culture and represent the brand
Regular calls with home office
Support the team during the pre-sales phase (10-13 weeks prior to opening)
Desired background of prospects and ideal candidates:
Community builder
Impact Driven
Good leadership qualities
Sales experience a plus
Focus on Quality and Experience
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