1983
250
$100,000
$15,000
$426,000
No
Marble Slab Creamery is a premium ice cream franchise known for its hand-crafted, small-batch ice cream prepared fresh in-store using the finest ingredients. Famous for their unique “mix-in” experience on a frozen marble slab, Marble Slab Creamery offers a fun, interactive, and indulgent dessert experience that appeals to all age groups.
Founded on freshness and customization, the franchise delivers a powerful business opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to capitalize on America's love for quality frozen desserts.
Marble Slab Creamery was established in 1983 in Houston, Texas. Since then, it has grown into a recognizable and beloved brand in the frozen dessert industry, with a strong presence across the U.S. and internationally. It is part of FAT Brands Inc., a global franchising company that owns several iconic restaurant brands.
With decades of operational experience and brand recognition, Marble Slab Creamery combines innovation with tradition to create a proven business model.
Franchisees of Marble Slab Creamery receive comprehensive support, including:
Initial Training Program: Held at the corporate headquarters or a certified training store, covering store operations, inventory management, customer service, and brand standards.
On-Site Opening Support: Corporate team assists with store setup and launch.
Marketing Support: National and local marketing campaigns, social media strategy, seasonal promotions, and materials.
Ongoing Operational Support: Regular field visits, performance reviews, new product rollouts, and access to a dedicated franchise support team.
The ideal Marble Slab Creamery franchisee is:
Passionate about the food & dessert industry
Customer-service oriented and community-driven
Willing to be involved in day-to-day operations
Financially capable of investing in the franchise
A strong team leader with business management experience (preferred but not required)
Multi-unit operators, hospitality professionals, and family-run investors often thrive with this brand.
Franchise Fee: $15,000 – $30,000
Total Investment Range: $293,000 – $426,000
Minimum Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Minimum Net Worth Required: $250,000
Royalty Fee: 6% of gross sales
Marketing/Advertising Fee: 1–3% of gross sales
Franchise Units in the USA: Over 250+
Established: 1983
