Frost Gelato Shoppe
$FGSHF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Locations14
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$55,000
Item 7 Low$387,800
Item 7 Midpoint$779,650
Item 7 High$1,171,500
Royalty Feesthe greater of: (a) 5% of gross sales; or (b) a minimum royalty fee of $1,000 per month
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness25/34 (74%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQTucson, AZ
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(520) 797-0188
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDD2018 🔒
Franchisor
Frost Gelato Shoppe — Italian gelato and dessert shop franchise.
Franchisees must utilize the franchisor's specified computer system and administrative procedures, and will receive a copy of the Frost Gelato Operations Manual, which contains approximately 168 pages of operational guidelines.
Frost Gelato Shoppe — Italian gelato and dessert shop franchise.
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