Question 1

How many Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Bruster's Real Ice Cream currently has 206 total units, including 205 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has experienced positive net growth of +6.2% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +3.3%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Bruster's Real Ice Cream?

Accepted Answer

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has a franchise ratio of 100%, meaning 100% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Bruster's Real Ice Cream had 17 units opened and 5 units closed.