Bruster's Real Ice Cream charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $0/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Bruster's Real Ice Cream offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream currently operates 206 locations (2025 FDD) (205 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 6.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 3.3%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Bruster's Real Ice Cream is 2.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Bruster's Real Ice Cream FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $673K (average: $745K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Bruster's Real Ice Cream is 11 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 3 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 41 years.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Bruster's Real Ice Cream's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream provides 81 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.