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Bakery, Dessert & Ice Cream: the real franchise numbers
60 franchises graded on how honestly they disclose owner earnings — with fees, failure signals and lawsuits pulled straight from the FDD.
Dessert and bakery franchises look fun and cheap to enter, but they are seasonal, labor-heavy, and often light on real earnings disclosure. Compare the FDD numbers before you buy the concept. Total investment across these brands ranges from $14,150 to $3,406,350.
PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFE
BWetzel's Pretzels
BMrs. Fields and Mrs. Fields Cookies
BNothing Bundt Cakes
BJeni's Splendid Ice Creams
BParis Baguette Family, Inc.
BDessert Mango Mango
BBreadsmith
BBen's Soft Pretzels
BFreddy's
CFreddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
CGordo's Bubble Waffles
CThe Original Rainbow Cone
CHandel's Homemade Ice Cream
CGREAT HARVEST
CMagnolia Bakery International, LLC
CFRIOS GOURMET POPS
CMagnolia Bakery
COrange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
CMenchies
CMenchie's
CFrios
CCrumbl
CPerkins, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
CBahama Buck's
CBen & Jerry's Scoop Shop
CCookie Advantage
CMy Favorite Muffin Your All Day Bakery Cafe and My Favorite Muffin Gourmet Muffin Bakery
DCarvel
DMango
DBaskin-Robbins
DAuntie Anne's
DThe Outside Scoop
DCinnabon
DMillie's Homemade Ice Cream
DBread & Vine
DDairy Queen
DGreat American Cookies
DBen & Jerry's
DMarble Slab Creamery
DLa Madeleine
DCrispy Cones
DBeard Papa's
FMelt n Dip Franchising LLC
FBAM
FBimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution or BFBD
FDirt
FExotic Snack Guys
FBIMBO FOODS BAKERIES DISTRIBUTION
FKona Ice
FEiffel Waffle
FBambu
FDippin' Dots
FMister Softee Franchise, L.L.C
FCold Stone Creamery
FCULVER
FAunt Millie's Bakeries
FBeverly Ann's Cookies
F"Bruster's Real Ice Cream" and "Bruster's"
FMelt n Dip
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