Why choose Abbott’s Frozen Custard as my Franchise?

Do I need previous franchise experience to run an Abbotts Frozen Custard Franchise?

Can a store be purchased as an investment without me being the full-time manager?

What is the size of a typical store?

Are there any restrictions regarding Abbott’s Frozen Custard franchise locations?

What is my total investment to open an Abbott’s Frozen Custard store?

What does the franchise fee cover?

How much cash will I need?

Where do I get the equipment?

Is your frozen custard made in a factory?

Do you serve anything else besides frozen custard?

 

Why choose Abbott’s Frozen Custard as my Franchise? 

Quite simply, we make the best ice cream on earth!   Our award winning recipe will convince you that nothing less will do.  We call it “frozen custard” because it is creamier, smoother with a more full bodied taste than “ice cream”. Once your customers have tried Abbott’s Frozen Custard, they will come back again and again!  Abbott’s is the creamiest, tastiest frozen desert you will ever enjoy.

Besides our delicious creamy custard taste, another good reason to choose Abbotts is our long tradition of excellence.  Since the early 1900s, Abbott’s Frozen Custard has been serving up scoop after scoop and expanding, franchise after franchise.  Our experience with franchising has developed into a very unique approach, with personal attention you won’t get anywhere else. Our team of professionals will work with you every step of the process to insure your success.


Do I need previous franchise experience to run an Abbotts Frozen Custard Franchise?

It is always helpful to have some business ownership experience but it is not essential to owning your own franchise.  We are here to support your business every step of the way, from the initial architectural planning, leashold improvements, training and advertising, through your grand opening and beyond.   We even travel to your location for a full 5-7 days on-site intensive to fully train you and/or your store manager.


Can a store be purchased as an investment without me being the full-time manager?

Yes, but it will be important to hire a qualified manager to operate your store. We encourage our franchisees to be involved in the business as much as possible as the more engaged in the business a franchisee is, the more successful the store will be.  

What is the size of a typical store?

We believe a location of about 1,000 square feet is ideal.  Anywhere from 900 -1200 is also very good.
 

Are there any restrictions regarding Abbott’s Frozen Custard franchise locations?

Because all of our ingredients are shipped from our warehouses in Rochester, New York, we limit our franchise area to the eastern seaboard of the United States from Maine to Florida.  If you are from outside of this area and are interested in an Abbott’s franchise, please contact us, as we are always looking to expand beyond this region.

What is my total investment to open an Abbott’s Frozen Custard store?

Several factors need to be considered when evaluating the total cost of an Abbott’s franchise.  A range of cost can be anywhere from $163,500 - $249,500.


What does the franchise fee cover?

It secures the right to own and operate an Abbott’s Frozen Custard in a given location, as well as the right to use the Abbott’s Frozen Custard trade name, trademark, recipes, decor, and manner of doing business. It also includes site approval and assistance with lease negotiations, architectural layout and construction. Most importantly, it includes 5-7 days of on site training at your location, where we teach you everything you need to know to operate and manage an Abbott’s Frozen Custard store. Our trained personnel will help you open your store and offer you continued field supervision, public relations assistance, and an advertising program before and after your store is opened.

How much cash will I need?

This depends upon your overall financial situation and your relationship with your bank. Generally, you will need at least 30 to 40 percent of the total investment.

Where do I get the equipment?

All the equipment you will need to own and operate an Abbott’s Frozen Custard store is provided to you as part of the overall budget for the franchise.  

Is your frozen custard made in a factory and then shipped to your different locations like most ice cream franchises?

Every scoop of Abbott’s Frozen Custard is made fresh everyday by each individual franchise with our award-winning recipe.

Do you serve anything else besides frozen custard?

YES!  We have a wide assortment of delicious frozen custard offerings in addition to our more traditional frozen custard treats.   We have sundaes, banana splits, shakes, floats, custard turtles, nutty dips, flurries, cakes and pies for every occasion and pints to take home!