Franchise Info
If you love ice cream like we love ice cream, you may want to join the Marble Slab Creamery family. Learn about our ice cream franchise opportunity. Listed in Entrepreneur's Twenty-seventh Annual Franchise 500®, Marble Slab Creamery is growing across the country and around the world. We will help you get started and teach you everything you need to know about managing a successful store.
Experience is always helpful, but it's not necessary. Marble Slab is a top franchise opportunity. We have a two week program; one week learning in an operating store and one week of classes at NexCen University in Norcross, GA. If you're willing to learn, we're willing to teach you.
Also, you need to consider a number of factors when evaluating the cost of a Marble Slab Creamery franchise. See the franchise cost breakdown below for a full list of typical costs and fees.
Remember, once you are accepted into the Marble Slab Creamery family we will be by your side to help you run a successful store. Our team of experts will assist you with site selection, leasing, construction and landlord issues. To help you open your doors to the public, we have developed longstanding relationships with equipment suppliers and food distributors.
Steps to Becoming a Marble Slab Creamery Franchisee
- Complete Candidate Profile
- Phone Interview with MSC
- Review UFOC and return receipt to MSC
- Question and Answer Phone Call
- Discovery Day
- Decision Day
- Execute Franchise Agreement
- Getting Started Today
Initial Cost for a Store in the United States
| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $22,000 | $28,000 | $32,000 |
| Equipment | $65,000 | $70,000 | $85,000 |
| Working Capital | $11,375 | $11,375 | $11,375 |
| Leasehold Improvements** | $88,000 | $143,000 | $195,700 |
| Small Equipment & Supplies | $20,100 | $20,100 | $20,100 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $9,500 | $12,000 |
| Inventory - Food | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Deposits/Licenses | $1,800 | $2,400 | $3,400 |
| Architectural & Legal | $5,000 | $7,400 | $9,800 |
| Grand Opening Package | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Initial Cost: | $225,275 | $298,775 | $376,375 |
| ROYALTY FEE: | 6% of gross sales |
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| ADVERTISING FEE: | 2% of gross sales |
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| MULTIPLE UNIT FEES: | # of Units | Royalty Fee | Franchise Fee |
| 1 | 6% | $32,000 each | |
| 2-5 | 5-1/2% | $28,000 each | |
| 6-10 | 4-1/2% | $25,000 each | |
| 11 or more | 4% | $22,000 each | |
* All figures are approximate and will vary based upon leasehold requirements, market conditions, fluctuating equipment costs and other factors.
** These figures include a landlord build-out contribution of $12,000 -$30,000, which has already been deducted.
Initial Cost for Store in Canada (PDF)
