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Buy a Marble Slab Creamery Franchise

Marble Slab Creamery is a renowned ice cream franchise founded in 1983 by chefs Sigmund Penn and Tom LePage, credited with innovating the frozen slab technique where mix-ins are blended into fresh, small-batch ice cream on a chilled marble or granite slab. Owned by FAT Brands, the franchise operates over 390 locations globally, including the U.S., Canada, and several Middle Eastern countries. Marble Slab Creamery emphasizes premium ingredients sourced from local farms and around the world, offering a variety of products such as hand-mixed ice cream, waffle cones baked on-site, frozen yogurt, cakes, and gourmet drinks. The brand is known for delivering a fun, customizable customer experience and supports co-branding with Great American Cookies to diversify revenue streams. Initial investment ranges from $303,500 to $476,650, with franchisees required to have a net worth of $1.5 million and liquid capital of $500,000. Franchisees receive comprehensive training, ongoing operational support, marketing assistance, and access to proprietary technology. Marble Slab Creamery ranks #268 in Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500, reflecting steady growth and industry recognition. The ideal franchisee is passionate, organized, community-oriented, and committed to upholding the brand’s quality standards. This franchise offers a proven business model in the growing premium ice cream market, with strong brand equity and opportunities for multi-brand operations under FAT Brands

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Why buy a Marble Slab Creamery Franchise?

Investing in Marble Slab Creamery offers entry into a well-established, innovative franchise with a proven business model and strong brand recognition. Franchisees benefit from a diverse product line, including opportunities to co-brand with Great American Cookies, enhancing revenue streams and reducing overhead. The franchise’s commitment to quality ingredients and customer experience creates strong brand loyalty and repeat business. With robust training, marketing, and operational support from FAT Brands, Marble Slab Creamery provides a stable, scalable opportunity in the expanding premium frozen dessert industry

Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1983

    • Franchising Since

      1984

    • New Startup Cost

      $354,500 – $476,650

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $25,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of total Net Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of total Net Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      249

    • New Units Opened *

      13

    • Units Transferred *

      21

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $480,828

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Marble Slab Creamery – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Marble Slab Creamery provides extensive support including 39 hours of on-the-job training, classroom instruction, ongoing field operations assistance, marketing support through national and regional campaigns, social media, email marketing, and a loyalty app. Franchisees also benefit from site selection assistance, lease negotiation help, proprietary software, and a franchisee intranet platform. The franchisor facilitates purchasing cooperatives and hosts conventions to foster franchisee collaboration and growth

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Marble Slab Creamery franchisee is a highly organized, community-involved individual with strong marketing skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Candidates should be committed to maintaining the brand’s quality standards and willing to manage day-to-day operations, including hiring and training staff. Prior experience in food service or retail is beneficial but not mandatory, as comprehensive training is provided

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Marble Slab Creamery has received recognition as a fast-growing franchise, appearing in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 (#268 in 2025) and previously ranked in Fastest-Growing Franchises and America’s Top Global Franchises. The brand is celebrated for pioneering the frozen slab technique and maintaining high-quality, chef-created ice cream offerings with a loyal customer base worldwide

  4. Industry / Market

    The premium ice cream and frozen dessert market continues to expand, driven by consumer demand for high-quality, customizable treats and experiential dining. Marble Slab Creamery’s focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative mix-in options positions it well within this growing sector. The global frozen dessert market is projected to grow steadily, supported by trends favoring indulgent, artisanal products and multi-brand franchise models that increase consumer choice and revenue potential

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