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Buy a Dippin’ Dots, Inc. Franchise

Dippin’ Dots, Inc. is the innovative flash-frozen ice cream brand founded in 1988 by Curt Jones, using cryogenic technology to create tiny, colorful beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet, and novelty treats in flavors from vanilla to cotton candy. Franchising since 1999, it operates over 260 U.S. locations plus international sites, often co-branded with Doc Popcorn for year-round appeal in high-traffic spots like malls, fairs, and entertainment venues. This low-overhead model suits kiosks, carts, or stores with minimal space needs, offering veteran incentives and quick 3-6 month launches in a fun, impulse-buy dessert niche.

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Why buy a Dippin’ Dots, Inc. Franchise?

Dippin’ Dots offers instant brand fun, diverse revenue via co-branding, and scalable low-investment in resilient dessert trends. Proven support yields quick ROI without full restaurant overhead.

Dippin’ Dots, Inc. Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1988

    • Franchising Since

      2000

    • New Startup Cost

      $138,949 – $398,650

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $35,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

      or 10% sale price, whichever is lesser; reduced for minority/intra-franchisee

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      260

    • New Units Opened *

      28

    • Units Transferred *

      14

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Dippin’ Dots, Inc. – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Dippin' Dots provides hands-on and classroom training covering operations, hiring, marketing, and bookkeeping, plus soft/grand opening assistance from regional managers. Ongoing resources include site selection via major venue partnerships, design, construction, and expansion planning for territory, store, or distribution models.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Dippin' Dots ranks in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for its unique product and growth, with acclaim for cryogenic innovation and co-branding success. Featured in Franchise Direct and IFPG for accessible, high-demand opportunities.

  3. Industry / Market

    U.S. frozen dessert market exceeds $8B in 2025, growing 5-7% yearly with novelty treats up 9% via experiential retail. Impulse venues like malls/fairs drive co-branded sales amid family entertainment boom.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Entrepreneurs with $250K net worth and $80K cash fit best, preferring retail/food experience but not required due to training. Motivated operators eyeing high-traffic, low-labor kiosks thrive.

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