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Buy a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Franchise

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is a frozen dessert franchise founded in 1996 in Winter Park, Florida. The brand offers Italian Ice, Gelati (a signature layered combination of Italian Ice and soft ice cream), and soft-serve ice cream across a menu of more than 40 flavors. Franchising began in 2019.

Stores operate on a no-cooking model; equipment is limited to freezers rather than ovens or fryers. Locations range from compact kiosks to full retail shops with flexible footprint requirements. Revenue comes from in-store sales, event catering, and pre-packaged treats. The brand has built a community-oriented identity around its “Living Life to the Coolest” culture, with stores positioned as neighborhood gathering spots.

The network has expanded well beyond its Florida roots, with more than 170 locations open and hundreds more awarded or in development across the South and into new states. Jeremiah’s positions itself as a distinct product category within the broader frozen dessert market, offering a format that mainstream ice cream chains and independent operators rarely replicate at scale.

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Why buy a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Franchise?

The frozen dessert category has proved resilient across economic cycles, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has built a position within it that is genuinely difficult to replicate. The no-cooking model keeps operational complexity low; with no ovens or fryers, the focus shifts to product freshness, service quality, and community engagement. The multi-channel revenue structure, covering in-store sales, event catering, and pre-packaged products, gives owners more than one lever to grow territory volume.

The brand’s community identity and loyal consumer following translate into meaningful repeat-visit rates, a valuable asset for an incoming owner. Those looking to buy a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise step into an established operating system with recognizable brand culture and growing national awareness, rather than building from a standing start.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $30,000

    • Initial Investment

      $350,567 - $721,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • 184 hours on the job training

    • 40 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming owners complete Jeremiah's "Cool School" program: 26.5 hours of classroom instruction and 128 hours of on-the-job training across a certified training store and the franchisee's own location. A dedicated Franchise Consultant provides ongoing personalized support for operations and growth. Marketing assistance covers social media, SEO, email campaigns, and loyalty programs, all supported by a branded intranet platform. LSM (local store marketing) training helps owners build community partnerships and drive repeat traffic. Buyers of an existing unit should confirm what onboarding and platform access is available to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Jeremiah's Italian Ice suits hands-on operators who are comfortable managing front-line retail staff and thrive in high-energy, community-facing environments. No prior food or restaurant experience is required, but strong candidates tend to be community-minded, organized, and energized by building local relationships. The owner's day-to-day role centers on managing the in-store team, driving local marketing and event catering partnerships, and maintaining the brand's signature customer experience. Comfort with staff supervision and genuine enthusiasm for community engagement are more important than formal food service credentials.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Jeremiah's Italian Ice ranked #148 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2025, an improvement from #157 the prior year. Franchise Times named the brand among its Smartest Growing Brands for 2024, recognized it with a Zor Award (Best Franchises to Buy) in 2023, and included it in its Top 400 listing. QSR Magazine placed Jeremiah's on its 40/40 List of Hottest Fast-Casual Concepts and recognized it as a Best Brand to Work For. The Orlando Sentinel named the brand its Best Frozen Treats winner ten years running, reflecting sustained consumer loyalty in its home Florida markets.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US frozen dessert market was valued at approximately $35 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow steadily through the decade, driven by consumer demand for premium, novel, and artisan frozen treat formats. Italian Ice occupies a differentiated niche within this market, distinct from mainstream ice cream chains and supported by a broad demographic base. The category benefits from strong seasonal peaks, high trial rates at accessible price points, and cross-demographic appeal. For resale buyers, the local trade area's seasonal patterns and the unit's event catering volume are meaningful inputs to annual revenue assessment.

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