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Step 1
Think about why you are interested in opening an ice cream franchise. Do you think about ice cream toppings constantly? Are you fascinated by ice cream machines. Do you simply want to serve your favorite brand of ice cream at your own branch of your favorite ice cream franchise? Think about your reasoning for wanting to open your own ice cream franchise.
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Step 2
Decide which ice cream franchise you are interested in. The most famous ice cream franchise companies include Baskin Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, and Coldstone Creamery. All of these ice cream franchises have different rules and regulations for opening a branch of their specific ice cream franchise. For instance, if you open a Ben & Jerry's franchise you will have to follow different rules than if you open a Coldstone franchise. You should also consider opening a franchise of a local ice cream company.
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Step 3
Research the economics of ice cream franchises. Depending on which ice cream franchise interests you and the location you want for your new ice cream franchise, you may need anywhere between $50,000 and $200,000 for start-up costs.
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Step 4
Pick a prime location. The best locations for ice cream franchises are in areas with lots of foot traffic. For instance, an ice cream franchise in a large shopping center that includes a movie theater and several restaurants is likely to have successful ice cream sales, while an ice cream franchise on the side of the road with no parking or surrounding stores will be likely to fail.
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Step 5
Apply to your preferred company to open an ice cream franchise. You will need to fill out all of their paperwork and prove to them that you have the capacity and the interest necessary to open a successful ice cream franchise.
