Marble Slab Creamery

The Marble Slab Creamery franchise is an ice cream business famous for innovating the frozen slab technique, hand-mixed ice cream, and more. The brand was founded in 1983 by Sigmund Penn and Tom LePage, who franchised the brand a year later. Since that time, the ice cream franchise has expanded to hundreds of locations worldwide. The company is now owned by FAT Brands, which provides franchisees great support and training. You can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction to prepare you for ownership. Veteran ownership is incentivized with a 25% discount off the initial franchise fee for the first location. 

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Marble Slab Creamery

Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

With more than half of Americans eating dessert at least once a week, investing in an ice cream franchise is a worthwhile investment. A brand to consider is Marble Slab Creamery. The ice cream brand was founded in 1983 by Sigmund Penn and Tom LePage, who franchised the brand a year later. Since that time, the ice cream franchise has expanded to hundreds of  locations worldwide. The company is now owned by FAT Brands, which provides franchisees great support and training. The ice cream franchise is looking for candidates that are passionate about customer service and providing a quality product. As a franchise owner, you benefit from support and training, a proven model and the opportunity to own multiple locations. The ice cream franchise was the first to develop the “frozen slab” technique for ice cream preparation. In terms of the initial investment, it ranges between $316,085 - $409,135, which includes a $25,000 franchise fee. Royalty fees are 6% of total sales. Veterans are incentivized to invest with 25% off the initial franchise fee.   
You can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction to prepare you for ownership. This includes hiring, marketing and advertising, food prep, and more. Prior to your grand opening, you'll receive site selection and assistance with launching your location. Support and training are ongoing. Since you'll be provided with great support and training, you don't need prior experience in order to successfully run the business. The ice cream franchise has many markets still open for development.

Company Details

Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA 90212
Absentee: No
Canada: Yes
International: Yes
Mobile/home-based: No
Exclusive territory: Yes
Founded: 1983
First franchise: 1984
B2B: No

Support and Training Offered By Marble Slab Creamery

You can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction to prepare you for ownership. This includes hiring, marketing and advertising, food prep, and more. Prior to your grand opening, you'll receive site selection and assistance with launching your location.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Marble Slab Creamery Franchise.

What does a Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Cost?

Marble Slab Creamery franchise fees for 2024:

Franchise fee: $25,000
Total Investment: $316,085 - $409,135
Minimum liquidity requirement: $100,000
Net worth requirement: $250,000
Royalties: 6%
Veteran Incentives: 25% off first-store franchise fee

Is Marble Slab Creamery a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Marble Slab Creamery is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Marble Slab Creamery a Home Based franchise?

No. Marble Slab Creamery is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Marble Slab Creamery franchisees make. Marble Slab Creamery offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Marble Slab Creamery a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. Marble Slab Creamery is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does Marble Slab Creamery Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Marble Slab Creamery franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Marble Slab Creamery Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. Marble Slab Creamery franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Marble Slab Creamery Looking for International franchisees?

Yes. Marble Slab Creamery franchise is looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Marble Slab Creamery's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

Yes

Marble Slab Creamery Franchises for Sale

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