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Buy a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Franchise

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is a premium ice cream brand founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning Jeni Britton in Columbus, Ohio. Renowned for its unique recipe delivering a smooth, buttercream texture and bold, innovative flavors crafted from scratch with whole, grass-pastured dairy and direct-trade ingredients, it sparked the artisan ice cream movement. Available in ‘Jeni’s Scoop Shops’ nationwide, grocery stores like Whole Foods and Kroger, and direct-to-consumer channels, Jeni’s boasts average unit volumes of $997,027—outperforming competitors by 40-90%.

Now expanding via a “Fellowship Model” franchising approach launched in 2025, it partners with aligned entrepreneurs to bring community-focused Scoop Shops to new markets while upholding creativity and quality. Certified B Corp status underscores its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, making it ideal for mission-driven owners in a booming dessert sector.

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Why buy a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Franchise?

Join a 23-year proven brand with superior economics, robust support, and national awareness in a growing premium dessert space. Fellowship Model fosters shared success; high AUVs, flavor pipeline, and loyal fans ensure profitability for value-aligned entrepreneurs.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2002

    • Franchising Since

      2025

    • New Startup Cost

      $696,000 – $1,265,750

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $40,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $25,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Net Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Net Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      87

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Jeni's offers comprehensive training, onboarding, site selection, store design, operational systems, and marketing tools to replicate its beloved experience. Franchisees get a proven playbook, immersive brand education, and hands-on expert support for success. This collaborative model prioritizes depth over rapid growth.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Passionate leaders with storytelling flair, service heart, and $1.5M net worth/$500K liquidity; multi-unit operators preferred. Align with B Corp values, social advocacy, and community focus—no ice cream experience needed, but operational savvy helps.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    James Beard Award-winner Jeni Britton pioneered artisan ice cream; the brand is a certified B Corp with national acclaim via scoop shops, grocery distribution, and direct sales. Featured in major press for flavor innovation and 2025 franchising launch, it earns praise for quality and community impact.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. ice cream market exceeds $10B annually, with premium/artisan segments surging due to demand for unique, clean-label treats. Jeni's outperforms with high AUVs and 12+ new flavors yearly, tapping recession-resistant indulgence trends amid 5-7% CAGR through 2026.

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