Andy's Frozen Custard
$AFCSF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Locations—
Franchisee Count23
Franchise Fee$32,000
Item 7 Low$622,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,056,250
Item 7 High$1,490,500
Royalty Fees6% of Store’s weekly Gross Sales, but 5% of Gross Sales over $1 million
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open—
ParentAndy's Frozen Custard Franchising, LLC
Founded2003
Completeness26/34 (76%)
Years in Business23
Began Franchising2004
HQSpringfield, MO
Executives3
Links—
Main Phone(417) 881-3500
Email—
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDD2017 🔒
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