Buy a Topper’s Craft Creamery Franchise

Topper’s Craft Creamery is a specialty frozen dessert franchise founded in 2006, offering old-fashioned, French vanilla bean frozen custard as its signature product. The brand features a rotating menu of creative flavors like German Chocolate Cake and Orange Dreamsicle, served in sundaes, shakes, malts, and hand-rolled waffle cones. Known for its rich, creamy texture and fun toppings, Topper’s also offers unique items like biscuit-topped Pup Cups for dogs. With about 6 units as of 2020 and annual revenues around $6 million, the brand emphasizes complementary branding, allowing franchisees to add soft serve easily to existing food venues.

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Why buy a Topper’s Craft Creamery Franchise?

Investing in Topper’s offers entry into a unique frozen custard franchise with a low initial investment ($6,500–$33,000) and a simple, turnkey model that can complement existing food businesses or stand alone. The brand’s proprietary recipes, strong leadership team, and emphasis on co-branding provide franchisees with flexibility and growth potential in a resilient, expanding dessert market.

Topper’s Craft Creamery Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $5,000

    • Initial Investment

      $6,500 - $33,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      $150+/mo.

  • Training & Support

    • 4-8 hours on the job training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Topper’s Craft Creamery – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Topper’s Craft Creamery provides franchisees with 4-8 hours of on-the-job training, ongoing support through meetings, conventions, and online resources, plus assistance with site selection, proprietary software, marketing templates, social media, SEO, and loyalty programs. The franchise offers in-house and third-party financing options and includes equipment service with quick tech support.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Topper’s benefits from leadership with deep QSR experience, including executives formerly with Papa John’s and Domino’s. Its innovative co-branding approach and steady growth reflect strong industry respect.

  3. Industry / Market

    The frozen dessert and specialty ice cream market continues to grow as consumers seek premium, nostalgic treats with modern twists. Topper’s craft custard niche and flexible co-branding model position it well to capitalize on increasing demand for artisanal and customizable dessert options.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal franchisee is a hands-on operator with a passion for quality desserts and customer service, capable of managing a retail location full-time. Prior food industry experience is helpful but not required due to comprehensive training and support. Owners should be committed to maintaining brand standards and growing the business locally.

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