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The real numbers on owning a Crispy Cones franchise
Quick Service Restaurant - Ice Cream/Frozen Treats · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$373,650–$581,900
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
21
Closure signals
0 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Average monthly gross sales for 18 franchises (2025): Bottom quartile $23,395, top quartile $56,140. Data includes 7 stores <6 months old, 8 stores 6-12 months, 3 stores 12+ months. No earnings/profit data disclosed.
Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
18 outlets in 2025 (5 start); 1 termination, 2 transfers, 1 non-renewal in 2025.
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Franchisor's framing: Average monthly gross sales for 18 franchises (2025): Bottom quartile $23,395, top quartile $56…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $373,650–$581,900, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Crispy Cones franchise owners make?
Average monthly gross sales for 18 franchises (2025): Bottom quartile $23,395, top quartile $56,140. Data includes 7 stores <6 months old, 8 stores 6-12 months, 3 stores 12+ months. No earnings/profit data disclosed. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Crispy Cones franchise failure rate?
18 outlets in 2025 (5 start); 1 termination, 2 transfers, 1 non-renewal in 2025.
Is a Crispy Cones franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Crispy Cones scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 36848-202606-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Crispy Cones or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.