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How Much Does a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise costs between $350,567 and $721,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $15,000.

$350,567

Minimum Investment

$721,000

Maximum Investment

$15,000

Franchise Fee

$24,000 – $30,000

Fee Range

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $15,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $24,000 – $30,000

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $24,000 – $30,000

Initial franchise fee Lump Sum · When you sign Franchise Agreement $24,000 – $30,000

Real Estate $88,817 – $339,700

Construction (includes permits) As Arranged · As Arranged $72,000 – $280,000

Lease/rent As Arranged · Monthly; due when you sign lease $6,667 – $37,900

Architect and Professional Fees As Arranged $10,000 – $20,000

Security / Utility Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $150 – $1,800

Equipment & Assets $155,500 – $209,300

Equipment Lump sum · Before Opening $128,000 – $150,000

Signage As Arranged · As Arranged $9,500 – $25,000

Inventory and Start-up Supplies Lump sum · Before Opening $10,000 – $17,800

POS System Lump sum · Before Opening $8,000 – $16,500

Training $2,000 – $4,000

Training Expenses $2,000 – $4,000

Working Capital & Reserves $50,000 – $100,000

Additional Funds (3 Months) $50,000 – $100,000

Other Costs $30,250 – $38,000

Opening Advertising As Arranged · As Arranged $15,000

Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $10,000 – $12,000

Business Licenses $250 – $6,000

Develop- ment Services Fee Lump Sum · When you sign Franchise Agreement $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $350,567 – $721,000

How Does Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice's minimum investment of $350,567 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$350,567

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$721,000

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice?

The total startup cost for a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise ranges from $350,567 to $721,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $88,817 to $339,700.

How much is the Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise fee?

The Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise fee is $15,000, with a range of $15,000 to $30,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Jeremiah’s Italian Ice a good investment?

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice requires a total franchise investment of $350,567 to $721,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise owner make?

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise locations report median gross sales of $515,576 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.