Ice cream chains and other frozen dessert franchises make up a strong portion of the foodservice industry. But when assessing your options as you search for the best food franchise to open yourself, why consider an ice cream chain at all? It’s simple. Ice cream chain’s like Jeremiah’s Italian Ice are incredible versatile in their market application. They’re easy to scale and can fit in the most compact retail spaces. Read on to learn what an ice cream chain like ours has to offer your market.

Ice Cream Chains: Small Footprint, Diverse Models

From traditional models that become neighborhood mainstays to smaller footprints that make the most of foot traffic, Jeremiah’s has a franchise model that’s perfect for you—and your market.

Our three market-shaking products fit easily into retail sites of nearly any size, even as small as 250 sq. ft. or less! Regardless of the ice cream chain model you choose, customers will come from far and wide to get their hands on our flagship Gelati treats, creamy Soft Ice Cream and flavor-forward Italian Ice.

Because there’s no need for extensive labor or cooking, Jeremiah’s streamlined ice cream chain franchise opportunity is so impressively simple. Read on to explore our flexible models and determine the ideal fit for bringing Jeremiah’s into your own community.

Traditional Jeremiah’s Model

Traditional Jeremiah’s Italian Ice shops fall anywhere between 800 and 1200 square feet in size. There are various options for you to identify the Jeremiah’s ice cream chain model that works best for you and your market. 

Inline

Inline Jeremiah’s Italian Ice shops are ice cream chain locations to be found in strip malls, outparcels, and shopping centers. These locations take advantage of existing foot traffic and entice customers seeking to reward themselves with a sweet treat.

Free-Standing

Our free-standing shops often have a walk-up window for customers to order from and a drive-thru for customers looking for extra convenience. That makes our free-standing ice cream chain shops recession-resistant and COVID-compliant. And our outdoor seating patios are perfect for a relaxing sit-down experience.

Kiosk/Co-Branded Jeremiah’s Model

If you’re looking for a small footprint ice cream chain franchise opportunity, Jeremiah’s has options for you, too! Our kiosk and co-branded models are less than 250 square feet. 

Kiosk

Kiosk models allow ice cream chain franchisees to keep overhead costs even lower while capitalizing on high foot traffic in a bustling area like a mall, amusement park or local promenade. After all, a smaller footprint doesn’t mean we’re holding back on our big, bold flavors!

Co-Branded

If you’re interested in building a Jeremiah’s with a smaller footprint and collaborating as an ice cream chain leader with another popular business in your area, a co-branded Jeremiah’s Italian Ice might be exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll work with our franchise team to determine if the business you want to share space with is complimentary, and not competitive, with your Jeremiah’s store.

Multi-Unit

Of course, there are perks to every Jeremiah’s franchise model. Multi-unit franchisees enjoy a reduced franchise fee for each additional Jeremiah’s location. Multi-unit franchise ownership allows you to build more than one of our diverse ice cream chain models to fit into every corner of your market area.

Our team of franchise development representatives can help you determine the Jeremiah’s franchise model that’s right for you and explore multi-unit franchising options. If you’re ready to make the leap into Jeremiah’s ownership, reach out today for more information.