Abbott’s Frozen Custard

Since 1902, Abbott's Frozen Custard has been churning our frozen custard fresh in each of our stands throughout the
day following our secret family recipe. Abbott's is a family business dedicated to our people, our communities and our
custard. Each of our owners is supported by the most experienced team in the industry with an average of 37 years in
the business. We are committed to creating a destination for our communities to enjoy and making a positive impact on
everyone's lives that we connect with.
WHY Abbott's Frozen Custard?
Our industry is one of the original industries in the Country. Everyone loves frozen treats which are synonymous
with good feelings and happiness.
Our industry has the ability to provide a service few other industries can, we make people happy, while also turning a
healthy profit with a very simple business model.
Even during a global pandemic / recession, people still eat frozen desserts. Because of the core values of our industry
and what we provide to the public, we are able to thrive in challenging climates.
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Our ideal candidate is passionate, personable and wants to be engaged in the operations of their business.
They understand they need to know how to do everything in the business but also know they need to be able to manage
people so they have time to grow the business.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: We are available in all US States except, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, North Dakota, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
HOT Regions/Desirable: We are primarily focused on the Eastern half of the United States.
NOT available: N/A
Available in Canada: No
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1902
Year Franchised: 1977
Number of franchises currently operating: 32
Number of corporate owned franchises: 5
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes
Average number of employees required: 12
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $37,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: $300,000 to $450,000
Net worth requirement: $N/A
Royalty: 5.5% of gross sales
Additional fees: 2% of gross sales contribution to the marketing fund
Financial assistance available: No
VetFran program: No
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Scoop School is our training program designed to teach new owners everything they need to know to be successful.
Our program is organized into two sessions.
Prior to attending session 1, each new owner is given access to our online repository of training materials, videos and operations manuals to better prepare themselves for Scoop School.
Scoop School Session 1 is held in Rochester, New York and last 4.5 days.
- Session 1 is intended to teach new owners the basics with practical, hands on learning of everything from our equipment and inventory to guest service skills,
interviewing skills, marketing strategies.
- New owners will spend 85% of their time on their feet learning from our training team that has on average 25+ years of experience in our business.
- The "classroom" portion of session 1 is spent learning back office skills such as accounting, payroll, scheduling, inventory management, HR responsibilities, etc. We have specific goals that
must be achieved during Session 1 before the session is completed.
Scoop School Session 2 is held onsite at a new owner's location once cons