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Buy an Abbott’s Frozen Custard Franchise

Abbott’s Frozen Custard is a premium frozen dessert franchise with over 100 years of history, rooted in a secret family recipe using wholesome, natural ingredients for rich, dense custard. Founded in 1902 in Rochester, NY, it offers a simple menu of customizable sundaes, concretes, and shakes, appealing to families and dessert lovers in an $8 billion U.S. frozen dessert market. Stands are drive-thru focused for quick service, with lean operations and loyal repeat customers driving success. Family-owned values treat franchisees as “Owners” and partners, enabling community impact and financial stability without complex multi-product lines.

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Why buy an Abbott’s Frozen Custard Franchise?

Buy Abbott’s for its proven 100-year brand, simple operations, and robust support in a booming dessert market, offering work-life balance and recession-resistant demand. Franchisees gain family treatment, quick setup, and scalability, turning passion into profitable, community-loved stands.

Abbott’s Frozen Custard Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1926

    • Franchising Since

      1977

    • New Startup Cost

      $496,900 – $1,831,200

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $37,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      67%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      5.50%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      27

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      3

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $442,539

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Abbott’s Frozen Custard – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Abbott's provides comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing support from site selection to grand opening and beyond. New owners get hands-on setup, systems enrollment, operational training, and marketing assistance, including a detailed roadmap for permitting and menu configuration. The family-like team offers continuous counsel, ensuring quick launches and efficiency.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Abbott's owner is passionate about premium food, people, and community, with drive to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Customer-focused leaders who value family operations thrive; no prior experience needed, as training equips motivated entrepreneurs for success in building teams and equity.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Abbott's boasts a century-plus legacy as a trusted name in frozen custard, with steady expansion including new franchise units like Temple Terrace, FL in 2023. Recognized for premium quality and 100-year recipe legitimacy, it's praised in franchise reviews for passionate owners and guest loyalty, fueling growth in competitive markets.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. frozen dessert industry exceeds $8 billion, with strong demand for premium, indulgent treats amid rising consumer spending on novelties and takeout desserts. Abbott's benefits from this expansion, leveraging its heritage recipe for differentiation in a segment growing via drive-thru convenience and family outings.

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