Tifa Chocolate & Gelato^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Tifa Chocolate & Gelato?

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is a café franchise specializing in hand-crafted gelato, artisan chocolate confections (including truffles, bonbons and chocolate bars), fresh pastries, and espresso and cold brew coffee. Franchisees operate cafés serving customers on- and off-premises under uniform operational standards and proprietary product specifications. Revenue is generated through retail sales of gelato, artisan chocolates and confections, pastries, and specialty coffee beverages, and locations are designed as café-format retail sites.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise offers strong exclusivity with a Territory Protection Score of 51 (top quarter in Food & Beverage), but it operates zero company-owned units (bottom 5% for the sector), which can limit field-testing, firsthand operational experience, and the ability to roll out and support operational changes.

Pros

The Territory Protection Score is 51, well above what's typical in Food & Beverage (top quarter), giving you stronger exclusivity and less risk of nearby franchised competition.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, zero government penalties, and zero cases alleging fraud - all well below the industry norm (bottom 5%) - indicate a clean legal and regulatory record that reduces legal risk and compliance headaches.

The franchisor grants a Right of First Refusal, an uncommon benefit (only about 10.9% of Food & Beverage franchises offer this), which gives you priority to buy neighboring units and improves your growth and relocation options.

Cons

Zero company-owned units is well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%); because the franchisor doesn't operate any locations themselves, they lack direct field-testing capacity and firsthand day-to-day operational experience, which can make rolling out, iterating, and supporting operational changes more difficult.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato grants a protected, non‑exclusive territory-set after site acceptance-defined by at least 100,000 residents or a four‑mile radius (whichever is smaller)-subject to franchisor approval and boundary adjustment; the franchisor may develop nearby units, sell via e‑commerce/alternative channels, and reconfigure territory contingent on development obligations.

Training & Support

65/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 66-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness (available at an additional cost), and franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Tifa Chocolate & Gelato Franchise?

Opening a Tifa Chocolate & Gelato franchise requires a total initial investment of $499,532 to $676,216, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$499,532

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$676,216

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$47,500

Real Estate$247,357

Equipment & Assets$172,475

Reserves$20,000

Training$1,500

Other$10,700

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$47,500

Real Estate$373,591

Equipment & Assets$198,125

Reserves$30,000

Training$4,000

Other$23,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Tifa Chocolate & Gelato Franchise Owners Make?

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato franchise locations reported average gross sales of $547,112 and median gross sales of $508,430 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$547,112

Median Gross Sales:

$508,430

High Gross Sales:

$1,010,500

Low Gross Sales:

$243,584

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised locations had an average gross sales of 547,112.48 in 2024, while the affiliate locations historically showed higher averages in prior years (e.g., affiliate average 632,909.38 in 2023), indicating affiliates have performed at or above franchised averages in the presented history.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability among franchised units in 2024, with gross sales ranging from 243,584.42 to 1,010,499.69, suggesting outcomes can differ widely by location and that the small sample of seven units limits statistical reliability.

Data Scope and Limitations: The figures are unaudited, exclude wholesale and catering sales, do not reflect costs or profitability, and some years have very small or zero sample sizes, so these sales figures should not be used as a projection of net income without further substantiation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tifa Chocolate & Gelato a good franchise to own?

Whether Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Tifa Chocolate & Gelato operates 9 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 65/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Tifa Chocolate & Gelato franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Tifa Chocolate & Gelato franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $499,532 to $676,216. Tifa Chocolate & Gelato disclosed average gross sales of $547,112 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Tifa Chocolate & Gelato franchise?

Break-even timelines for Tifa Chocolate & Gelato franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Tifa Chocolate & Gelato a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Tifa Chocolate & Gelato operates 9 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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