TOP FROZEN YOGURT / ICE CREAM FRANCHISESWEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2025

Presented by: International Franchise Professionals Group

Top 10 Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream Franchises

If there is one thing that many Americans love, it is ice cream. From frozen yogurt to soft serve, to ice cream cake, any form of ice cream is delectable and delicious. According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the average American eats 23 pounds of frozen desserts annually. Owning a frozen yogurt/ice cream franchise can be a fun and lucrative business. While ice cream is thought of as a seasonal treat, your local ice cream shop can ensure that treats, like ice cream cake and soft-serve ice cream bring in customers year-round. Some brands, for example, do this by adding coffee, light meals, and pastries to their menus. Even though people are more health-conscious these days, the demand for a great ice cream shop will always be there.  

Here are the top frozen yogurt / ice cream franchises for week ending November 16, 2025. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which frozen yogurt / ice cream franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. We use our ranking system to help identify new and upcoming franchise systems. This ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy, it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

Alsies Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

Alsies

Alsies redefines the ice cream truck industry with a mobile, technology-driven franchise offering real-time tracking, on-demand visits, and a... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Le Macaron Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

Le Macaron

Le Macaron French Pastries is family owned and operated, and revolutionizing the retail bakery sector by offering an elegant French pâtisserie... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

MilkShake Factory Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

MilkShake Factory

The MilkShake Factory® is?a?premium dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as heritage... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Kilwins Chocolates Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Kilwins Chocolates

Kilwins offers a unique open kitchen retail experience, featuring Hand-Crafted Chocolates, Original Recipe Ice Cream, and a variety of... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Frios Gourmet Pops Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

Frios Gourmet Pops

Frios is a Mobile, Alabama-based frozen dessert franchise specializing in hand-poured gourmet pops made with real fruit and ingredients, and a... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

Millie's Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Millie's

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream is a values-driven brand founded on authenticity, quality ingredients, and meaningful connections, crafting... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

The Fresh Monkee Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Fresh Monkee

The Fresh Monkee revolutionizes the smoothie/juice/shake industry with fast, healthy, customizable options, meeting the growing demand for... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream

We are a franchisor of ice cream stores and mobile units offering custom, made-to-order ice cream, using our patented process of freezing our... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

Stella's Ice Cream Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

Stella's Ice Cream

Stella's Ice Cream are committed to celebrating differences, crafting new creations, and making ice cream that is simply better.

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

River Street Sweets Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

River Street Sweets

With a combined 100 years of candy-making experience, drawn from the two founding brands behind our franchise program, River Street Sweets has... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

The Complete List

Below is the full list of top frozen yogurt / ice cream franchises for week ending November 16, 2025.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 Alsies $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
2 Le Macaron $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
3 MilkShake Factory $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
4 Kilwins Chocolates $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
5 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Millie's $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
7 The Fresh Monkee $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
8 Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
9 Stella's Ice Cream $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
10 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
11 Sweets 4 Treats $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
12 FarmToForkMeals.com $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
13 Jamba Juice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
14 Bananas More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
15 Ice Cream Emergency $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
16 Ritters Frozen Custard More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
17 Papalani Gelato $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
18 Uncle Louie Gee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
19 Polar Roller $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
20 Happy & Healthy Products $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
21 Smart Drinks Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
22 Azuquita $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
23 Go Greek Yogurt More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
24 The Baked Bear More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
25 Repicci's Real Italian $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
26 Puffles $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
27 Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
28 Nékter Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
29 Hokulia Shave Ice $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
30 Candy Cloud $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 Village Juice Company More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
32 Ben and Jerry's $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
33 Fresh Coast $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
34 Menchies Frozen Yogurt $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
35 Alumni Cookie Dough $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 Forever Yogurt $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
37 Beard Papa's $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
38 Chocolate Works More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
39 Sweetberry Bowls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 Farrs Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
41 Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
42 sweetFrog More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
43 All American Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Acai Express $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Paradis Ice Cream $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
46 Popbar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
47 Orange Leaf Yogurt $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
48 Rita's Italian Ice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise

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About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.