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Buy an Andy’s Frozen Custard Franchise

Andy’s Frozen Custard is a premium frozen-dessert chain founded in 1986 by John and Carol Kuntz in Missouri and franchising since 2003. The brand specialises in fresh frozen custard, a richer, denser alternative to ice cream, made hourly in each store on proprietary hand-built machines using a mix sourced from a single Midwest dairy.

Stores run a streamlined menu through drive-thru and walk-up windows, with outdoor patios and a modern-retro look, plus an “Andy’s Anywhere” format for at-home and larger orders. The model is built around a tight cost-of-goods system, an efficient staffing structure and contemporary POS reporting, with most sales concentrated in evening and weekend hours.

The company remains founder-led and runs company-owned stores alongside its franchised network, which spans more than a dozen states across the South and Midwest. Andy’s franchises only through multi-unit market development, granting exclusive territories rather than single-store deals, and positions itself on product quality, fast personalised service and award-winning store design.

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Why buy an Andy’s Frozen Custard Franchise?

Buying an Andy’s Frozen Custard franchise gives access to an established, founder-led dessert concept with a distinctive product that is hard for competitors to copy: custard made in-house on proprietary equipment that Andy’s supplies directly. The streamlined menu, drive-thru-led service and controllable cost of goods support efficient operations, while exclusive multi-unit territories give owners room to build market share rather than compete with nearby franchisees.

The brand sits in a resilient dessert category with strong repeat custom and an active social-media following, and franchisees contribute to a national advertising fund alongside their own local marketing. Because Andy’s grants only market-level development rights with protected territories, an existing resale can be a faster route into the system than assembling a new multi-store commitment.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $32,000

    • Initial Investment

      $528,500 - $1,387,500

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • 210 hours on the job training

    • 42 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Andy’s Frozen Custard – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Andy's trains each owner-operator at a regional company-owned certified training store, covering every in-store position plus opening and closing procedures, with 42 hours of classroom and 210 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support combines corporate training sessions for owners and staff with on-site coaching, and a franchise business consultant visits all locations through the year for evaluation. The proprietary custard machines and systems are procured directly through Andy's. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and certified-store access Andy's provides to incoming owners and new staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Andy's is built for experienced, hands-on restaurateurs and multi-unit operators, not passive investors. The franchisor expects a track record in multi-unit restaurant operations and market development; where an ownership group lacks this, an experienced in-market operations manager must join the team. Owners need strong leadership, attention to detail and the stamina for a business whose sales peak in evenings and at weekends. No dessert-specific experience is required, but a willingness to be deeply involved across operations, staffing and local growth is essential.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Andy's has earned recognition for its rapid growth and concept strength: it was named one of QSR magazine's 10 Best Franchise Deals (2020), has appeared on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, and features in Franchise Times' Top 200+ and Restaurant Business' Top 500 Chains. Its modern-retro stores have also drawn praise for their award-winning architecture. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, online reviews and community visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US frozen desserts market was valued at roughly $21.7 billion in 2025 and is forecast to keep growing through the early 2030s (Grand View Research), supported by steady demand for premium, indulgent and customisable treats. Frozen custard occupies a differentiated, experience-led niche within this category, and dessert concepts tend to prove resilient across economic cycles. Demand is local and partly seasonal, with warmer months and evening traffic driving sales, so for resale buyers the strength of a specific unit depends heavily on its location, climate and catchment.

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