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Buy a Crispy Cones Franchise

Crispy Cones is an innovative dessert franchise specializing in gourmet soft serve ice cream served in freshly baked, crispy cones inspired by a Czech pastry called Trdelník. Founded by Jeremy and Kaitlyn Carlson, Crispy Cones gained national attention after appearing on the TV show Shark Tank, where investor Barbara Corcoran joined the company. Since then, Crispy Cones has expanded rapidly through franchising, offering a unique, made-to-order dessert experience with an open-concept kitchen where customers can watch their cones being prepared. The brand uses proprietary ice cream with a higher butterfat content (10%) than the industry average, emphasizing quality and freshness.

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Why buy a Crispy Cones Franchise?

Investing in Crispy Cones offers entry into a fast-growing, differentiated franchise with a proven concept and strong corporate backing, including Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran. Franchisees benefit from a streamlined operational model, proprietary high-quality products, comprehensive training, and ongoing marketing support. The brand’s focus on fresh, made-to-order desserts and rapid territorial expansion presents a compelling opportunity in the competitive frozen dessert market.

Crispy Cones Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2018

    • Franchising Since

      2021

    • New Startup Cost

      $373,650 – $581,900

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $35,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $3,500

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      21

    • New Units Opened *

      14

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $38,695

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Crispy Cones – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Crispy Cones provides extensive corporate support from pre-opening through ongoing operations. Franchisees receive comprehensive training including 65.5 hours of on-the-job training and 30 hours of classroom instruction. The franchisor assists with site selection, lease negotiation, marketing (including national media, social media, SEO, and email campaigns), proprietary software, inventory management, and grand opening support. Digital marketing and advertising are handled by corporate, while franchisees are encouraged to engage in local community marketing. The franchise model is designed for operational ease with streamlined ordering technology and supplier partnerships to keep labor and inventory costs low.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Crispy Cones franchisee is a motivated entrepreneur with sufficient capital and a passion for delivering a high-quality, unique dessert experience. While prior foodservice experience is helpful, the franchise’s extensive training and support make it accessible for newcomers. Franchisees should be hands-on operators committed to community engagement and operational excellence.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Crispy Cones has been recognized for revolutionizing the dessert industry with its unique concept and technology-driven operations. The brand continues to grow rapidly, signing multi-unit franchise deals and expanding into new states such as Utah, Arizona, Florida, California, and Texas. Its partnership with Sysco facilitates nationwide product distribution, supporting scalable growth.

  4. Industry / Market

    Crispy Cones has been recognized for revolutionizing the dessert industry with its unique concept and technology-driven operations. The brand continues to grow rapidly, signing multi-unit franchise deals and expanding into new states such as Utah, Arizona, Florida, California, and Texas. Its partnership with Sysco facilitates nationwide product distribution, supporting scalable growth.

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