Stella’s Ice Cream Claimed
Stella's Ice Cream Franchise For Sale
Stella’s Ice Cream was born from a passion for dessert. Our founders, Chad and Brittney Hartley had a dream to own their own store where friends and family could come and eat premium homemade ice cream and baked goods, enjoy local entertainment, and where local dessert artists could share their talents. Today, we’re proud to be the major dessert provider in our community with 5 corporate locations, all proudly named after the loyal family bulldog Stella.
At Stella’s, we strive to serve joy with every scoop. We believe that ice cream has the power to make the world a little sweeter. At our stores, we are committed to celebrating differences, crafting new creations, and making ice cream that is simply better. From our stores to custom cakes, event carts to ice cream pies, ice cream trucks to restaurant outreach, custom recipes to party boxes, Stella’s has many clear avenues for growth and profit.
KEY TRAITS of business model:
- Premium, proprietary ice cream dairly mix available through an established relationship with the leading ice cream dairy manufacturer, ensuring consistent quality and distribution. Largest selection of Dairy Free/Vegan/Gluten Free options out of any frozen dessert franchise.
- 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 hands-on experience as a store operator and industry consultant.
- Mobile opportunity! Drive revenue and brand awareness through events within the community.
Franchise Background
Franchised Units: 1
Company Owned Units: 5
States Registered In Non-Registered States, IN, MI
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Financial Terms
Required Net Worth: $400,000
Required Liquid Capital: $200,000
Royalty: 6% Royalty
Ad: 1% Brand Fund
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 12
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: 5% off initial territory franchise fee
Support & Training
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. 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.
Ideal Candidate
Ability to recruit, train, lead, and retain younger age employees
Have a passion for quality and creativity
Strong connection to the community in which they operate
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