Franchise Summary
Description
Dippin’ Dots Franchising, L.L.C. offers you the opportunity to operate a Dippin’ Dots® franchised business, which includes (1) the right to operate a fixed location Dippin’ Dots® retail ice cream store or kiosk, (2) the right to sell Dippin’ Dots® products at one or more events such as fairs, festivals, and similar-type events in your territory, and (3) the right to sell Dippin’ Dots® products in vending machines or freezers placed in retail locations in your territory.
Company Background
Dippin' Dots(R) Franchising, L.L.C., is the franchisor of the Dippin' Dots(R) retail ice cream store or kiosk and licenses its franchisees to sell frozen novelties at fairs, festivals, and similar-type events in their territories as well as in vending machines located in designated retail locations within their territory. The company was established in 1988 by Curt Jones, inventors of the product's unique flash freezing process for ice cream products.
Franchise Opportunity
Owning your own business is a dream come true for many people, but it's hard to know where to start. Starting your own business can be incredibly risky. Seventy percent of businesses fail in the first five years, and half of those failures are due to cash flow problems. Dippin' Dots is a low-risk investment with high potential rewards. Our unique franchising model offers you the opportunity to get started with minimal upfront costs and no ongoing royalties. Plus, our products are loved by both kids and adults, making this an appealing business venture for any entrepreneur.
Corporate Structure
Dippin’ Dots Franchising, L.L.C. was originally organized as a Kentucky corporation on March 30, 1999 under the name Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc. On May 18, 2012, Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc. was converted to a Kentucky limited liability company named Dippin’ Dots Franchising, L.L.C. On November 21, 2012, DDF Kentucky merged with and into an Oklahoma entity formed on November 20, 2012 with the same name converting the entity to an Oklahoma limited liability company. Their principal business address is 2775 West Park Drive, Paducah, Kentucky 42001.
Earnings Transparency
This Franchise discloses much less information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
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FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Dippin' Dots business?
Franchisees typically require at least $139 to $386 investment to get their Dippin' Dots business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Dippin' Dots?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $96 in fees directly to Dippin' Dots in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Dippin' Dots franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Dippin' Dots business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
Dippin' Dots brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate
$1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect
Dippin' Dots to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Dippin' Dots unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Dippin' Dots franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
5 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 5 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$139,704 to $386,950
which is
Much Lower
than the $0 to $0 average in the Frozen Desserts industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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