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How Much Does a Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices franchise costs between $33,501 and $34,253 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$33,501

Minimum Investment

$34,253

Maximum Investment

$20,000

Franchise Fee

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $27,500

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $27,500

Renewal Franchise Fee $20,000

Transfer Fee $7,500

Real Estate $0

Site Selection $0

Equipment & Assets $0

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $6,001 – $6,753

Advertising Cooperative $4,000

Local Advertising and Promotion $1,500

Fines for Non- Compliance With Advertising Requirements $250 – $1,000

Daily Fines for Other Defaults $250

Royalty $1 – $3

Product $0

Advertising Fund $0

Late Payment Fee and Interest $0

Returned Check Fee $0

Insurance $0

Audit $0

Indemnification $0

Collection Costs and Attorneys' Fees $0

Liquidated Damages $0

Total Estimated Investment $33,501 – $34,253

How Does Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices's minimum investment of $33,501 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$33,501

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$34,253

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices?

The total startup cost for a Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices franchise ranges from $33,501 to $34,253, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $6,001 to $6,753.

How much is the Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices franchise fee?

The Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices franchise fee is $20,000, 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 Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices a good investment?

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices requires a total franchise investment of $33,501 to $34,253 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 67/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices franchise owner make?

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices's 2024 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.