84 Best✅️ Candy Franchises in USA for 2023 (UPDATED RANKINGS)

Here is the top 84 best Candy Franchises you can start in USA:

1. Healthy Cravings

• Investments $10,000
• Franchise fee $5,000
• Year Brand Started – 1987
• Year Franchising Started – 1987
• Offices – 7000

Franchise details: Healthy Cravings

Healthy lifestyles have created demands for healthier snacks in vending machines. Today, people from all walks of life are looking for "Healthy Atmospheres" in their workplace environments. We have answered their demands with "Healthy Cravings."

2. ALL4U Vending

• Investments $27,995
• Franchise fee $27,995
• Year Brand Started – 1988
• Year Franchising Started – 1988
• Offices – 5000

Franchise details: ALL4U Vending

ALL4U is dedicated to helping you achieve financial success as a vending machine operator. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we have the tools and the know-how to assist you.

3. Denny's Inc.

• Investments $228,000
• Year Brand Started – 1953
• Year Franchising Started – 1963
• Offices – 1721

Franchise details: Denny's Inc.
Official site

In 1953, Harold Butler opened Danny's Donuts in Lakewood, California. Six years later, there were 20 shops in the chain and the company changed its name to Denny's. In 1966, the company went public, and in 1977, they introduced the Grand Slam breakfast. Today, Denny's locations serve breakfast, lunch and dinner choices 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Its corporate headquarters is in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

4. Cold Stone Creamery

• Investments $50,200
• Year Brand Started – 1988
• Year Franchising Started – 1994
• Offices – 1248

Franchise details: Cold Stone Creamery
Official site

Donald and Susan Sutherland opened the first Cold Stone Creamery in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona. Franchising began in 1994, and the company is now owned by Kahala, which also franchises Blimpie, Surf City Squeeze, TacoTime and other concepts. Each Cold Stone store makes its ice cream fresh daily, and the ice cream is blended by hand with fruits, nuts, candy, cookies and more according to customers' requests.

5. Great American Cookies

• Investments $160,050
• Year Brand Started – 1977
• Year Franchising Started – 1977
• Offices – 376

Franchise details: Great American Cookies
Official site

Great American Cookies opened its first store in Atlanta's Perimeter Mall in 1977. From one family chocolate cookie recipe, it added a complete line of cookies and brownies and began franchising in 1978. In addition to regular cookies, most stores feature large plate- or pan-sized cookies with personalized messages for parties or special occasions. Great American Cookies is part of Global Franchise Group, which also franchises Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery, and MaggieMoo's.

6. Wetzel's Pretzels

• Investments $164,950
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 1994
• Year Franchising Started – 1996
• Offices – 328

Franchise details: Wetzel's Pretzels
Official site

Former marketing executives Bill Phelps and Rick Wetzel founded Wetzel's Pretzels in 1994. The private company began franchising in 1996 and now has units across the United States and internationally. It is based in Pasadena, California, and has co-branding relationships with Cold Stone Creamery, Juice It Up, Swensen's and others.

7. Pretzelmaker

• Investments $205,200
• Year Brand Started – 1991
• Year Franchising Started –1992
• Offices – 277

Franchise details: Pretzelmaker
Official site

Jeffrey Trip opened Pretzelvania in 1991, but the company's name was soon changed to Pretzelmaker for the purpose of franchising. In 2010, Pretzelmaker was merged with Pretzel Time, another company started in 1991 (originally under the name Mr. Pretzel). Pretzelmaker stores sell flavored hot pretzels, pretzel-wrapped hot dogs, lemonades and blended drinks. Pretzelmaker is part of Global Franchise Group, which also franchises Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's and Marble Slab Creamery.
8. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

• Investments $191,288
• Franchise fee $24,500
• Year Brand Started – 1981
• Year Franchising Started – 1982
• Offices – 250

Franchise details: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Official site

On Memorial Day Weekend, 1981, Franklin Crail wasn't on vacation; instead, he was opening the doors to a new business. That weekend, residents of Durango, Colorado, got the world's first taste of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

9. Candy Bouquet

• Investments $5,900
• Year Brand Started – 1989
• Year Franchising Started – 1993
• Offices – 228

Franchise details: Candy Bouquet
Official site

Candy Bouquet offers an opportunity to start a home-based or store-front business unique to your taste.

10. The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co. Inc.

• Investments $164,518
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 1961
• Year Franchising Started – 1977
• Offices – 205

Franchise details: The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co. Inc.

First sold exclusively in New York City gourmet shops, Häagen-Dazs ice cream started distribution in 1961. As word grew, the first franchises opened in the mid-1970s. Häagen-Dazs ice cream is distributed in more than 50 countries with shops in more than 600 locations.

11. Smallcakes

• Investments $70,000
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2008
• Offices – 200

Franchise details: Smallcakes
Official site

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery is one of the most talked about companies in the world today. And that’s just the way we like it! Started back in 2008 selling the best cupcakes in the world, we have grown from our original location in Overland Park, KS to over 200 stores worldwide.

12. Nothing Bundt Cakes

• Investments $392,875
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 1997
• Year Franchising Started – 2006
• Offices – 168

Franchise details: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Official site

Founders Debra Shwetz and Dena Tripp started Nothing Bundt Cakes in Las Vegas in 1997, simply to please their family and friends. Needless to say, thousands of other people became just as excited about our delicious cakes as they were. By using the purest ingredients, handcrafted recipes and imaginative decorations, Nothing Bundt Cakes has grown into the warm brand that it is today.

13. The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.

• Investments $969,227
• Franchise fee $45,000
• Year Brand Started – 1975
• Year Franchising Started – 1984
• Offices – 122

Franchise details: The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.

Since 1984, The Melting Pot franchises have been serving a variety of cheese and dessert fondues, salads and entrees including filet mignon, lobster tail, sirloin and chicken breast, all prepared in different fondue cooking styles. No restaurant experience is required to become a franchisee.

14. Cookie Advantage

• Investments $75,000
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 1999
• Year Franchising Started – 1999
• Offices – 100

Franchise details: Cookie Advantage
Official site

Cookie Advantage is a tasty way to say Thank You, Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas. You name the occasion and we'll send the cookies.

15. Insomnia Cookies

• Investments $65,600
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 2003
• Year Franchising Started – 2006
• Offices – 100

Franchise details: Insomnia Cookies
Official site

Insomnia Cookies is expanding! We have expanded into numerous new markets in the last few years and are looking for qualified franchisees to help grow with our collegiate brand. Our franchisees are our partners and will be provided with the direct support of our core executive team. We pride ourselves on close communication with our partners and will work diligently to extend our knowledge and support to our franchised locations.

16. Gigi's Cupcakes LLC

• Investments $237,200
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 2007
• Year Franchising Started – 2008
• Offices – 91

Franchise details: Gigi's Cupcakes LLC
Official site

Gina "Gigi" Butler started Gigi's Cupcakes after her brother visited a cupcake shop in New York and told her that her recipes were better and she should open her own shop where she lived in Nashville, Tennessee. She continued running her cleaning business during the day, and at night she began baking dozens of cupcakes in her kitchen, and sold them to friends who were pharmaceutical sales reps to take on their medical staff visits. In 2008, she opened her shop. The shop's landlord, Alan Thompson, had a background in franchising, so with his advice and assistance, along with that of her family, she began franchising.

17. Rocket Fizz

• Investments $126,400
• Year Brand Started – 2009
• Year Franchising Started – 2010
• Offices – 82

Franchise details: Rocket Fizz
Official site

The Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shops, LLC (better known as "Rocket Fizz") opened its first retail store in Camarillo, California in February 2009. The concept was created by Ryan Morgan and Robert ("Rob") Powells who believe people of all ages and backgrounds want to have a good time in life. What can be more fun than visiting an old-fashioned soda pop and candy shop?

18. Creamistry

• Investments $224,500
• Franchise fee $40,000
• Year Brand Started – 2013
• Year Franchising Started – 2014
• Offices – 62

Franchise details: Creamistry
Official site

Creamistry® combines passion, innovation and a commitment to quality to bring customers a fresh ice cream experience. Our wide selection of premium products, excellent customer service, and liquid nitrogen smoke show thrills customers, but it is our ice cream that keeps them hungry for more!

19. Sertinos Coffee and Café

• Investments $335,000
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 2007
• Year Franchising Started – 2007
• Offices – 60

Franchise details: Sertinos Coffee and Cafe
Official site

Sertinos Coffee Shops offer whole bean coffee and loose leaf teas, brewing equipment, decorative mugs, travel cups and home brewing accessories.

20. Cinnzeo

• Investments $214,000
• Franchise fee $15,000
• Year Brand Started – 1987
• Year Franchising Started – 1998
• Offices – 51

Franchise details: Cinnzeo
Official site

The founders of Cinnzeo got their start as franchisees for another cinnamon roll company in 1987. In the next 10 years, they opened 20 stores in Western Canada, but grew unhappy with the direction the company was aking. In 1997, the franchisees decided not to renew their contract and instead opened their own company. By 2000 Cinnzeo, now led by president Brian R. Latham, had grown from those original 20 stores to 64, expanding into the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.

21. The Middle Spoon

• Investments $110,000
• Franchise fee $50,000
• Year Brand Started – 2011
• Year Franchising Started – 2011
• Offices – 50

Franchise details: The Middle Spoon
Official site

The Middle Spoon serves high end desserts and craft cocktails in a beautiful space filled with comfy chairs and top quality products throughout all delivered with service that is second to none, the experience leaves our guests longing for their next visit.

22. Bambu

• Investments $135,000
• Franchise fee $81,500
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2008
• Offices – 50

Franchise details: Bambu
Official site

Bambu Desserts & Drinks is offering franchises for the operation of Asian-inspired coffee shoppes featuring desserts, blended coffees, milk teas, smoothies and other cold and hot drinks.

23. Happy & Healthy Products Inc.

• Investments $52,790
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 1991
• Year Franchising Started – 1993
• Offices – 47

Franchise details: Happy & Healthy Products Inc.

Linda Kerr Kamm founded Happy & Healthy Products in 1991 and began franchising in 1993. Desiring to sell a healthful frozen dessert, she created the company's signature Fruitfull bars, which are made with chunks of fruit and other natural ingredients.

24. Woops!

• Investments $197,727
• Year Brand Started – 2012
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 39

Franchise details: Woops!
Official site

Woops! is a contemporary, creative and growing gifting and events company focused on providing consumers with unique and authentic French macarons at beautiful standalone kiosk locations, as well as other high-end international pastries and beverages through its urban bakeshops.

25. Waffle Cabin

• Investments $112,700
• Franchise fee $17,500
• Year Brand Started – 1998
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 34

Franchise details: Waffle Cabin
Official site

The Waffle Cabin® was a concept started by Peter Creyf & Ingrid Heyrman. We originally called it "Leo's - Gaufres de Liege" operating from a pushcart at Quincy Market in Boston in May 1998. After varied results at this location and one at Boston Common Park we decided to try a new venue - ski resorts.

26. We're Rolling Pretzel Co.

• Investments $91,000
• Franchise fee $15,000
• Year Brand Started – 1996
• Year Franchising Started – 2000
• Offices – 32

Franchise details: We're Rolling Pretzel Co.
Official site

We're Rolling Pretzel Company was founded in 1996 in Alliance, Ohio, and began offering franchises in traditional and nontraditional locations in 2000. The menu features a variety of pretzel products, along with smoothies and lemonade.

27. Breadsmith

• Investments $354,250
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 1993
• Year Franchising Started – 1993
• Offices – 31

Franchise details: Breadsmith
Official site

While studying in Norway, college student Dan Sterling got his first taste of European bread. Sterling returned to the United States and graduated from Harvard Business School before starting his own company. But he never lost his love of bread, and after volunteering to help a local bakery with its accounting, he decided to launch a bakery of his own. He opened the first Breadsmith location in 1993, and the company began franchising in 1994.

28. Sweet Factory

• Investments $365,000
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 2003
• Year Franchising Started – 2004
• Offices – 29

Franchise details: Sweet Factory

Sweet Factory is the market leader in the one-price bulk candy industry, one of the fastest growing retail phenomena sweeping the country! We are executing a winning formula that sets the standard for bulk candy retailers.

29. D.P. Dough

• Investments $142,956
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 1987
• Year Franchising Started – 1996
• Offices – 27

Franchise details: D.P. Dough
Official site

In the mid 1980′s, a dude and his mom came up with an idea that would change college life forever: calzones! Dan (the dude) and Penny (his mom) named their new restaurant D.P. Dough after their initials. The first D.P. Dough opened in 1987. Today, D.P. Dough delivers ooey, gooey, cheesy happiness on and around college campuses throughout the United States.

30. Peterbrooke Chocolatier

• Investments $212,750
• Year Brand Started – 1983
• Year Franchising Started – 2006
• Offices – 23

Franchise details: Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Official site

Peterbrooke Chocolatier is the franchise built on LOVE. Love of Chocolate and Love of who we buy chocolate for! Peterbrooke is committed to increasing the profitability of new and existing franchisees through a multiple revenue stream business model that provides an innovative confectionary retail experience that maximizes earning potential.

31. Schakolad Chocolate Factory

• Investments $121,500
• Franchise fee $39,500
• Year Brand Started – 1995
• Year Franchising Started – 1999
• Offices – 21

Franchise details: Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Official site

When Edgar Schaked graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a degree in mechanical engineering, he told his father he didn’t want to be an engineer, he wanted to be a chocolate maker. Schaked’s father, Baruch, had been making chocolates for more than 25 years, working in a chocolate factory in the family’s native Argentina, studying different techniques throughout Europe, and opening his own shop in Miami.

32. Chocolate Works

• Investments $290,500
• Franchise fee $50,000
• Year Brand Started – 1973
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 21

Franchise details: Chocolate Works
Official site

Chocolate Works is an interactive concept transforming the corner candy shop into an experiential chocolate store with the security of brick and mortar, the margins of a service business, and the scalability of a B2B model.

33. Tikiz

• Investments $132,000
• Franchise fee $15,000
• Year Brand Started – 2011
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 20

Franchise details: Tikiz
Official site

A return to our cherished memories was the inspiration for Tikiz Shaved Ice and Ice Cream. The “Tikiz” product line combines two of the most popular mainstream frozen treat products that everyone loves – Ice Cream and refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Delivered by a trustworthy operator who arrives in ‘Coolest Truck On Earth™’.

34. N.Y.C. Bagel & Sandwich Shop

• Investments $50,000
• Franchise fee $24,500
• Year Brand Started – 1994
• Year Franchising Started – 1994
• Offices – 20

Franchise details: N.Y.C. Bagel & Sandwich Shop
Official site

You'll find that N.Y.C. Bagel & Sandwich Shop runs rings around other bagel shops with a delicious array of complementary foods.

35. Forever Yogurt

• Investments $240,000
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2010
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 19

Franchise details: Forever Yogurt
Official site

Forever Yogurt first opened in June of 2010, and catapulted instantly to become the leading frozen yogurt provider in Chicago. We are an aggressive company, in touch with the young society, and we possess the social marketing and media demands required to grow in this industry. We will continue with an aggressive national and international expansion plan.

36. Brooklyn Water Bagel

• Investments $250,000
• Year Brand Started – 2007
• Year Franchising Started – 2007
• Offices – 18

Franchise details: Brooklyn Water Bagel
Official site

Believing that there are no shortcuts to creating quality products, Brooklyn Water Bagel.® never deviates from the old-world artisan recipe for making bagels and uses only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, including our proprietary water.

37. All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

• Investments $195,000
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 1986
• Year Franchising Started – 1988
• Offices – 18

Franchise details: All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Official site

All American's proprietary premium high butterfat ice cream and non-fat frozen yogurt are delicious treats enjoyed by people of all ages. In addition to ice cream and frozen yogurt, our stores also feature juice smoothies, fresh baked cookies, soft drinks and bottled beverages.

38. Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe

• Investments $89,000
• Year Brand Started – 1992
• Year Franchising Started – 1992
• Offices – 15

Franchise details: Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Official site

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe began in 1922 as a family business. They have perfected their recipes over the years, but have kept the emphasis on family.

39. River Street Sweets

• Investments $399,800
• Franchise fee $40,000
• Year Brand Started – 1973
• Year Franchising Started – 2015
• Offices – 15

Franchise details: River Street Sweets
Official site

The family of River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen is proud to be part of a candy industry that makes people smile and satisfies their sweet tooth. We’re also excited that our industry is expanding, proving that the timeless tradition of quality candies continues to excite and delight generations of candy lovers.

40. Chock Full O Nuts

• Investments $272,500
• Franchise fee $3,000
• Year Brand Started – 1932
• Year Franchising Started – 1932
• Offices – 14

Franchise details: Chock Full O Nuts
Official site

Finest blends of 100% Arabica Coffee. 80 years in business, 3 superb concepts, comprehensive training, exceptional ongoing support, Lowest Franchise Fees in the Coffee sector! No required ongoing advertising and currently not charging royalties!

41. The Skinny Dip

• Investments $138,000
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2014
• Offices – 13

Franchise details: The Skinny Dip
Official site

The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar is a rewarding and a fun business that appeals to an extensive consumer base. Corporate Stores located in zip codes: 23462 and 23464 are now available for sale.

42. Middleway Foods

• Investments $92,700
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2009
• Year Franchising Started – 2015
• Offices – 12

Franchise details: Middleway Foods
Official site

Middleway Food’s goals started with a checklists: low start-up cost, shorter business hours, limited overhead, no working at night, happy employees, healthy margins, and a steady ROI (Return on Investment).

43. Paradis

• Investments $163,000
• Year Brand Started – 2003
• Year Franchising Started – 2009
• Offices – 11

Franchise details: Paradis
Official site

Our vision was to create a Danish version of the ice cream found in Rome. Amongst other things, minimizing fat content and using only natural ingredients became top values. More importantly, freshness was our top-priority, which ultimately meant making ice cream locally every single day.

44. Sloan's Ice Cream

• Investments $587,952
• Franchise fee $40,000
• Year Brand Started – 1999
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 10

Franchise details: Sloan's Ice Cream
Official site

Welcome to the magic of Sloan’s…where fantasy becomes reality! It all started with our first location in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1999. Our goal was to create an ice cream utopia for the young and young at heart.

45. House of Bread

• Investments $157,000
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 1996
• Year Franchising Started – 1998
• Offices – 9

Franchise details: House of Bread
Official site

After spending six years as a lawyer, Sheila McCann decided to do something different with her life. At Harvard Business School, she researched several business ideas before settling on a bread bakery. McCann had fond memories of baking with her grandmother as a child in Montana. Inspired by her grandmother’s spirit of independence and endurance, she founded House of Bread in San Luis Obispo in 1996.

46. Yummy Cupcakes

• Investments $185,679
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 2004
• Year Franchising Started – 2011
• Offices – 9

Franchise details:Yummy Cupcakes
Official site

Yummy Cupcakes® was founded by Executive Chef Tiffini Soforenko with the idea that cupcakes could be enjoyed more often than just special occasions, could be created in gourmet-style, and could be offered in a wide variety of flavors. In March 2004, Tiffini joined forces with husband Nik and mother Brogan, left the corporate world and together created Yummy Cupcakes®.

47. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company

• Investments $178,300
• Franchise fee $20,000
• Year Brand Started – 1981
• Year Franchising Started – 2002
• Offices – 9

Franchise details: Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company
Official site

Our retail shops are designed to represent ‘old fashioned’ chocolate shops where patrons can pick out their favorite chocolates in a 24 foot long old fashioned candy case. Retail stores have boxed chocolate displays, truffle displays, signature chocolates displays, chocolate molded novelties, seasonal chocolates and windows to the candy kitchen where fresh chocolates are made while customers are shopping.

48. Applegate Farm

• Investments $322,000
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 1848
• Year Franchising Started – 1980
• Offices – 7

Franchise details: Applegate Farm
Official site

In 1980, Mrs. Betty Vhay became the new owner of Applegate Farm. In an effort to oversee all aspects of the business the Vhay family moved into the original farmhouse.

49. Island of Treats

• Investments $72,729
• Franchise fee $20,000
• Year Brand Started – 2013
• Year Franchising Started – 2014
• Offices – 6

Franchise details: Island of Treats

Our large variety of products includes something for everyone - from Gummy bears and Swedish fish to gourmet chocolates and caramelized nuts - we are certain they will find an item they will enjoy. Our assortment also includes sugar free, gluten free and certified Kosher products. We bring out the kid in everyone!

50. Million Snacks

• Investments $109,050
• Franchise fee $2,000
• Year Brand Started – 2009
• Year Franchising Started – 2009
• Offices – 6

Franchise details: Million Snacks

At Million Snacks our mission is to give everyone an opportunity to own their own business while securing their future and financial goals. We know that taking the plunge into owning a business can be difficult, especially after layoffs or career changes.

51. Pinkabella

• Investments $97,260
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 2009
• Year Franchising Started – 2015
• Offices – 4

Franchise details: Pinkabella
Official site

When asked the question how long have I been baking, the truth is for as long I could recite the alphabet. My love for baking began with my grandma and mother, who always baked homemade goodies from scratch. I started out thinking a cupcake company which catered to special events would be a great idea. Little did I know, the requests for daily cupcakes would become a regular occurrence, which inspired me to open a cupcake bakery. I love anything cute and my SWEET love for cute little cakes and cupcakes is the passion that drives me. Besides… cute doesn’t need a reason, so celebrate any occasion without needing an occasion at all!

52. House of Cupcakes

• Investments $259,250
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2013
• Offices – 4

Franchise details: House of Cupcakes
Official site

Welcome to House of Cupcakes, your destination for the world's most delicious cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts and more! We are so excited to offer our scrumptious, award-winning treats, baked fresh daily to help you celebrate life's every special occasion.

53. Cauldron Ice Cream

• Investments $269,100
• Franchise fee $40,000
• Year Brand Started – 2015
• Year Franchising Started – 2016
• Offices – 4

Franchise details: Cauldron Ice Cream
Official site

At Cauldron Ice Cream we believe in the perfect unity of innovation and tradition. Our goal is to reinvent ice cream in a way that is so good, it will make people fall in love with ice cream all over again. No more icy hardpacked cartons, no more flavorless "flavors".

54. Crumb & Get It Cookie Co.

• Investments $128,700
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2006
• Year Franchising Started – 2013
• Offices – 3

Franchise details: Crumb & Get It Cookie Co.
Official site

My name is Andi and I am the chief cookie architect. For many years I have wanted to start a cookie business. I have enjoyed making custom-themed cookies for my own kids' parties and for the special events of close friends.

55. Jimmy's Seaside Fries

• Investments $105,600
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 2012
• Year Franchising Started – 2012
• Offices – 3

Franchise details: Jimmy's Seaside Fries

Jimmy's Seaside Fries is a special franchise concept that three friends have created. Three friends that love what they do!! It is who we are. We create opportunities for people to own their own business or a second form of revenue to better enrich their lives.

56. Churro Stix

• Investments $132,500
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2014
• Year Franchising Started – 2016
• Offices – 3

Franchise details: Churro Stix
Official site

The first Churro Stix opened in January 2014 in Canoga Park, California. Our passion for hand crafted, made to order churros was deep rooted long before. Bringing fresh churros (and we mean fresh…our batter is made fresh multiple times daily) to a mall is just the beginning.

57. Goose Feathers

• Investments $250,000
• Franchise fee $35,000
• Year Brand Started – 1986
• Year Franchising Started – 2017
• Offices – 2

Franchise details: Goose Feathers
Official site

The Goose Feathers Café Franchise: Build a Strong Financial Future along with the Lifestyle you have Always Wanted.

58. Sweet Pea

• Investments $40,250
• Franchise fee $15,000
• Year Brand Started – 2013
• Year Franchising Started – 2013
• Offices – 2

Franchise details: Sweet Pea
Official site

Growing up, hot summer nights, hoping that tonight the family would go out for ice cream. It-s what inspired our family to create Sweet Pea homemade ice cream.

59. SMOOSH

• Investments $176,850
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2014
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 2

Franchise details: SMOOSH
Official site

SMOOSH first opened as a food truck in 2014, in Houston, Texas. Smoosh’s main specialty is their ice cream sandwich, which has been a huge hit.

60. Better Than Sex

• Investments $241,650
• Franchise fee $39,900
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2017
• Offices – 2

Franchise details: Better Than Sex
Official site

It’s all about culture. At Better Than Sex-A Dessert Restaurant we strive for a culture of passionate people with a desire to serve. We are not looking to build a traditional franchise system with a large network of people only interested in an investment. We are looking for a select few partners that have passion for the concept, will be great brand ambassadors, and bring a desire to help make this a better business for all of us.

61. Waffle Brothers

• Investments $236,600
• Franchise fee $32,500
• Year Brand Started – 2006
• Year Franchising Started – 2013
• Offices – 2

Franchise details: Waffle Brothers
Official site

The business of Master Franchising is growing as more and more people find out about the opportunity to own, develop and support a territory through franchising.

62. Pinocchio's

• Investments $70,000
• Year Brand Started – 1980
• Year Franchising Started – 2007
• Offices – 2

Franchise details: Pinocchio's
Official site

Pinocchio's Original Italian Ice Cream is a Sanibel tradition since 1980. Tom and Donna Puma are the fourth owners of this landmark having purchased the business in 2007. Together with their daughter Stephanie and their friendly staff, they serve up their unique handcrafted frozen confections that keep loyal fans returning for more to their little green shop!

63. Carmella's Café

• Investments $250,000
• Franchise fee $50,000
• Year Brand Started – 1980
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Carmella's Cafe
Official site

Carmella-s Cafe is proud to have been making homemade pasta “the old fashion way” for over 25 years. Our pasta is made from the best ingredients and topped with only our made-from-scratch Marinara Sauce, Traditional Spaghetti Sauce, Alfredo Sauce or our light tomato basil California Sauce, which are all made from our family-s recipes.

64. Eddie Bulls Cookie Dough

• Investments $174,150
• Franchise fee $25,000
• Year Brand Started – 2017
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Eddie Bulls Cookie Dough

Eddie Bulls Cookie Dough is made from scratch and manufactured small batched in a variety of big flavors.

65. Snowdays

• Investments $100,000
• Year Brand Started – 2014
• Year Franchising Started – 2017
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Snowdays
Official site

Shaved cream is a new category in frozen desserts. It is a hybrid of ice cream and shaved ice. With this delicious combination, we are able to achieve the texture of a fluffy snow with taste and creaminess of ice cream.

66. Bagel Boss

• Investments $500,000
• Year Brand Started – 1968
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Bagel Boss
Official site

At Bagel Boss we always strive to give our customers the best. Bagel Boss has over 50 years experience and it always shows. We look forward to providing you and your guests with freshly prepared foods, sure to please the most discerning palate.

67. Locococo Shave Ice

• Investments $37,970
• Franchise fee $19,900
• Year Brand Started – 2013
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Locococo Shave Ice

At Locococo Shave Ice you will find that our shave ice is quite different. We really enjoy serving a dessert that uses completely natural ingredients, no artificial flavors or colors. People today are interested in being health conscious and with Locococo Shave Ice, you get a dessert that is not only delicious, it is made with genuinely all-natural ingredients.

68. Brain Freeze

• Investments $200,150
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2012
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Brain Freeze

Brain Freeze Cafe serves great food made with only the finest and freshest ingredients. The food can be served for all meals but is usually purchased for lunch and dinner.

69. Mom's Table

• Investments $94,600
• Franchise fee $30,000
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Mom's Table
Official site

Eating home-cooked meals five or more days a week is associated with a longer life. Those mental health benefits increase considerably when we eat home-cooked meals with other people.

70. Dessert'D Organic Bake Shop

• Investments $257,000
• Franchise fee $20,000
• Year Brand Started – 2011
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Dessert'D Organic Bake Shop
Official site

Founded by Mimi and Delaney Council as an organic bakery that specializes in cookies. Mimi and crew opened the bakery in Mammoth Lakes in September 2011.

71. Oh My Gosh Brigadeiros

• Investments $102,500
• Year Brand Started – 2014
• Year Franchising Started – 2018
• Offices – 1

Franchise details: Oh My Gosh Brigadeiros
Official site

OMG Brigadeiros is the first Brigadeiro boutique in Florida. Founded by Luciano Brilho, a young American-Brazilian entrepreneur born in Rio de Janeiro, the mission of OMG Brigadeiros is to bring a smile to every customer when they bite into our sweet treat.

72. Little Dessert Shop

• Investments $87,995
• Year Brand Started – 2014

Franchise details: Little Dessert Shop
Official site

Little Dessert Shop offers a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for the finest dessert experience.

73. Scooped Cookie Dough Bar

• Investments $60,000
• Franchise fee $29,900

Franchise details: Scooped Cookie Dough Bar
Official site

We absolutely love what we do and we LOVE cookie dough! Since we opened in 2017, one of the most common questions we get is how to be a part of this incredible company that we've created. Now the opportunity to join this exciting adventure is yours!

74. Les Moulins La Fayette

• Investments $280,000

Franchise details: Les Moulins La Fayette
Official site

French-style bakeries are world-famous for their bread and pastries. But there are few French bakeries in North America because of the training and skill required to make the breads and pastries. Les Moulins La Fayette is bringing the taste and experience of France to cities in the US through franchising.

75. Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn

• Investments $160,500
• Franchise fee $28,000
• Year Brand Started – 2009
• Year Franchising Started – 2013

Franchise details: Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn
Official site

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company has taken the nostalgia of hot, fresh movie-theatre popcorn and the old-fashioned idea of providing great customer service and given it a modern twist. The result? A fun and appealing gourmet popcorn franchise opportunity.

76. The Dolly Llama

• Investments $240,000
• Franchise fee $30,000

Franchise details: The Dolly Llama
Official site

Since its inception in 2017, The Dolly Llama has dominated LA’s waffle scene with its own unique take on the Bubble Waffle, in addition to Dolly Llama Shakes, Waffle Sticks, and OG liege Waffles and continues prove that all waffles don’t need syrup.

77. Papalani Gelato

• Investments $100,000
• Year Brand Started – 2008
• Year Franchising Started – 2013

Franchise details: Papalani Gelato
Official site

Papalani Gelato® is a family-owned and operated purveyor of handmade Hawaiian style gelato, gelato cakes, gelato sandwiches, gelato drinks, and locally made chocolate dedicated to sharing its hand-crafted artisanal Hawaiian inspired gelato with customers from all around the world. Many customers rave that Papalani™ has the best gelato (Italian style ice cream) and best chocolate in the nation.

78. Leonidas

• Investments $15,000
• Year Brand Started – 1913

Franchise details: Leonidas
Official site

Leonidas has had a single mission since 1913: to make the most delicious and highest quality chocolates. More than 100 varieties of chocolates, all made with 100% pure cocoa butter. Fine chocolate, freshness, and quality are guaranteed in all Leonidas shops. Belgian chocolate lovers are right to view our chocolates as the best.

79. OccasionOgraphy

• Investments $495

Franchise details: OccasionOgraphy
Official site

Easy. Fun. Profitable. Most businesses offer 1 out of 3. Many possess 2 out of 3. OccasionOgraphy gives you 3 out of 3: An easy, fun, and profitable business! If you have a PC and laser printer, and can hand out samples, you can make great money with this truly enjoyable business. Whether you're starting a home-based business or seeking high-profit products for an existing business or retail store, you will find OccasionOgraphy a financially and personally rewarding opportunity.

80. Cerealphoria

• Investments $75,000
• Franchise fee $24,900

Franchise details: Cerealphoria
Official site

We are a unique cereal and shake bar concept that specializes in combining cereal and ice cream into vibrant and delicious creations. At Cerealphoria we believe in friendly and efficient service with a smile and that cereal isn't just for breakfast! Cerealphoria is cereal and cereal dessert options all day long.

81. Gong cha

• Investments $159,200

Franchise details: Gong cha
Official site

Bubble tea is positioned to be the next big thing in the beverage world, taking its rightful place among coffee and smoothies. Now is the time to get on board with the worldwide leader in bubble tea franchising-Gong cha.

82. MySwissChoco.com

• Investments $45,000

Franchise details: MySwissChoco.com
Official site

This is a superb ground floor opportunity to launch your own genuine Swiss chocolate retail business, bringing the unique taste of Swiss chocolate, coffee and soft ice cream products to your location.

83. Abbott's Frozen Custard

• Investments $275,000

Franchise details: Abbott's Frozen Custard
Official site

Our 100 plus year history of success is built on our secret family recipe. Join the $8 billion U.S. frozen dessert industry by leveraging the guidance, structure and support of the Abbott's Frozen Custard system and let us help you achieve your goals.

84. Coinsume

• Investments $5,000

Franchise details: Coinsume

Bubble Gum and Candy vending is a classic business opportunity with a proven track record. Imagine getting a quarter for every piece of bubble gum or a small portion of candy. The profit on each vend is enormous and the passive cash flow unparalleled.