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Buy a Spiked Rich Franchise

Spiked Rich is a liquid-nitrogen, alcohol-infused ice cream restaurant concept founded in 2018 that began franchising in 2021. Staff known as creamists flash-freeze each dessert in front of guests using liquid nitrogen at -321°F, a process the brand says eliminates ice crystals to produce an unusually smooth, creamy result. Adults over 21 can order alcohol-infused ice cream martinis and spiked shakes, while children and non-drinkers choose from a full non-alcoholic menu.

The concept is built as much around theatre as dessert. Stores use a steampunk-themed fit-out, and the brand positions itself as the first steampunk nitrogen ice cream shop. The menu spans custom-built sundaes, bakery sundaes served on hot cookies and brownies, souvenir light-bulb shakes and oversized cookies. A computerized recipe system keeps production simple enough for one employee to run several machines at once.

Spiked Rich operates from its original Davie, Florida restaurant and is an early-stage franchise aimed at urban and suburban markets with strong foot traffic. The network remains small, so buyers are evaluating an emerging concept rather than an established national chain.

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Why buy a Spiked Rich Franchise?

Buying a Spiked Rich franchise is a way into a differentiated, experience-led corner of the dessert market that is difficult to copy independently. The live liquid-nitrogen preparation, alcohol-infused options and photogenic presentation give the brand a clear hook that standard ice cream shops lack, and the steampunk setting reinforces a destination feel rather than a grab-and-go transaction.

The dual appeal to adults and families widens the customer base: the same visit can sell a child’s sundae and an adult ice cream martini, and the alcohol component supports higher average spend than a conventional scoop shop. Computerized recipe systems are designed to keep the operation simple, letting a small team run multiple machines. For an owner, that mix of novelty and streamlined production is the core of the case within a frozen-dessert category that has stayed broadly resilient.

Spiked Rich Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2018

    • Franchising Since

      2021

    • New Startup Cost

      $324,675 – $647,242

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $34,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of franchise fee, minimum $20,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      2

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $903,777

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Spiked Rich – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Spiked Rich includes a one-week pre-opening training program at its Davie, Florida restaurant, covering operations, marketing, staffing, food safety and overall restaurant management. Owners gain access to proprietary recipes and the brand's computerized recipe system, which standardizes production across machines, plus ongoing marketing guidance, virtual training videos and continued operational support once the unit is running. Because the concept is technical, resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and recipe-system access the franchisor provides to incoming owners and existing staff when a unit changes hands.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Spiked Rich suits a hands-on owner-operator who wants to be on the floor as the host and face of the restaurant rather than an absentee investor. No prior foodservice experience is required, but owners should be comfortable managing a small team, focused on customer experience and showmanship, and consistent about product and brand standards. Because much of the appeal is theatre, operators who enjoy engaging guests and creating a lively, photogenic atmosphere tend to fit the concept best.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Spiked Rich has built recognition largely through media exposure and novelty rather than formal franchise awards. The original restaurant has been featured on Food Network, Deco Drive and Discovery Plus, and the brand promotes itself as the first steampunk-themed nitrogen ice cream shop, supported by an active social-media presence built around its photogenic desserts. As an emerging concept with a small footprint, brand-level recognition is still developing, so resale buyers should weigh it alongside the specific location's local reviews, reputation and community visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US frozen desserts market was valued at about $21.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to keep growing through the early 2030s, according to Grand View Research. Demand is shifting toward premium, customizable and experience-led offerings, and adult-oriented, alcohol-infused desserts are a small but expanding niche within that. Frozen treats also tend to hold up as an affordable indulgence across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local foot traffic, climate and the strength of nearby dining and entertainment competition matter as much as national trends.

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