Brusters Real Ice Cream - Franchise
Quick Summary
At Bruster's our simple retail model distinguishes us from the other franchises by focusing on serving ice cream and related products filled with the giant chunks of real fruit, candies, cookies, nuts and other delicious mix-ins. We have 200 successful units open in 22 states!
Brusters Real Ice Cream
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2025
Minimum Cash Required | $150,000 | |
Net Worth Required | $500,000 | |
Total Investment | $320,500 - $2,566,500 | |
Franchise Fee | $40,000 | |
Financing Assistance | 3rd Party | |
# of Existing Units | 176 | |
Franchising Since | 1993 | |
Military/Veteran Promotion | Yes |
Available In These States:
- AL
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- KY
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- MO
- MS
- NC
- NE
- NH
- NJ
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OK
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
- WV
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Brusters Real Ice Cream - Franchise
Since 1989, Bruster’s® has built a reputation for premium ice cream and exceptional service. The Bruster’s® difference starts with our proprietary home-style mix, delivered fresh from our dairy to each store, where small artisan batches of ice creams, yogurts, ices and sorbets are made fresh onsite daily and served with a smile! One taste and you will understand why we are a scoop above the rest!
Who We Are And What We Stand For
As a privately held company, our focus is 100% on helping you build the right store, in the right place with the right training and the right employees. For three decades we have refined our business model, improved our programs, and supported our franchisees. That’s why our franchisees have enjoyed eight consecutive years of same store sales increases and our average unit volume has set a record high every year since 2018.
We don’t answer to shareholders or equity groups. We measure our success based on the success of our franchisees! If you are looking for a culture where people listen, collaborate and work together to achieve great things, you owe it to yourself to learn more about Bruster’s®.
Discover the Difference
Our accomplished support team has over 200 years of combined experience with the Bruster’s® brand and works hard daily to demonstrate and reinforce out commitment helping our franchisees maximize their investment. This is the type of assurance that new franchisees can rely for solid knowledge, experience and guidance! Some key areas of our franchise program include:
- In-market site selection support
- Construction management and assistance
- Comprehensive new owner training
- Robust national and local level marketing programs
- Grand opening planning and resources
- Onsite grand-opening training and operational support
- Sophisticated data-driven performance analytics
- Pre-set product procurement and distribution
- Field operations manuals, assistance and collaboration
- Annual product innovations
Build The Bruster’s® That’s Perfect For You
Thanks to several simple, yet straightforward design options, you can tailor your ice cream business to your specific needs, financial investment and geography. Our options include walk up service (with or without drive-thru) that can be developed as an endcap or freestanding store. Either of these options provides a streamlined operation that allows you to service high volumes of guests quickly and efficiently.
Make A Difference in Your Life and Your Community
You’ll discover that being a Bruster’s® franchisee is more than a financial investment or a means to support your family. A Bruster’s® Real Ice Cream shoppe is a place where people come happy and ready to make a memory! This business is a catalyst for community connections and family celebrations. You will become a mentor to your young employees, your ice cream becomes the basis for special family traditions, and your patio becomes a gathering place for friends and family celebrations. You will have the opportunity to sponsor neighborhood teams and offer fundraising opportunities for schools and churches.
If you are looking for a business that is meaningful and fulfilling, you should take a closer look at Bruster’s® Real Ice Cream!
Why Bruster’s® and Why Now?
If you are seeking a franchise opportunity that has a demonstrated track record for success, support and treating its franchisees with respect and integrity, you should learn more about the Bruster’s® franchise opportunity. Here are some of the other reasons our franchisees joined our family:
- Award-winning industry leader for 30-years
- Eight consecutive years of increased average unit volume
- Artisan, fresh-made premium products
- Fun, rewarding business
- Supportive, collaborative franchisor
- Multiple revenue streams (including mobile units and outside sales)
- Minimal staffing issues
- Community connections
- Fundraising opportunities
- Innovative, ever-changing product selections
- Opportunity to mentor youth
- Generous & exclusive trade areas
- Proven business model
- Lower capital investment for food
- No dangerous grills or fryers
- Perfect for multi-unit operator
- Comprehensive customer loyalty program
- Targeted social media campaigns
- Outstanding franchisee validation
Get Started!
It’s a sweet and affordable decision and we will work with you every step of the way.
Just imagine the pride you’ll feel knowing that you’re serving the best ice cream to your community, made right in your store daily! When you become part of the Bruster’s® family, you’ll know what it means to be a “A Scoop Above the Rest™!”
TAKE THE NEXT STEP — GET BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH OUR BRAND BY REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION.
VetFran Franchise Fee discount, $20,000
Owning a Bruster's has given me the opportunity to spend quality time with my family. Bruster's is different from other food service companies -- it's not complicated and has a simple process to follow. Best of all, it's fun!Tim Brady
When you're out and about in our community, it's about those customers that stop you and rave about Buster's for having the best employees and ice cream.Sherry & Scot Reed
The think I like most about Bruster's is the people. I like selling them a product that makes them smile. I enjoy the family environment; I love working with ids and just all of those things fit to what we do at Bruster's the best!Val Hall
We knew the product would sell itself once we could get in in the mouths of the customers. Our first store opened up very strong. Customers responded to the product because it was definitely a step above what they had experienced in the area.Jim Graham
Bruster's was the right decision for me financially, and it helps me instill a good work ethic, and values to my children and Scoopers. I think of Bruster's as a family. We make fresh product on site, have great control over it, and sell it directly to our customers. We truly can serve our customers like no one else!Ed Miller
I just realized corporate America wasn't for me. Now, I still work a lot, but it benefits me, and my family directly. Bruster's provides a strong infrastructure and the best products that create the ability to serve large volumes of customers. All you need to do is execute!Colleen & Bret Wagner
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