Crispy Cones 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 Crispy Cones franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Crispy Cones has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Crispy Cones franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Crispy Cones 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.

Crispy Cones currently operates 8 locations (2025 FDD) (5 franchised, 3 company-owned). The system grew by 60.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 58.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Crispy Cones is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Crispy Cones is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Crispy Cones's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Crispy Cones's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Crispy Cones provides 73 hours of initial training over approximately 2 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, Crispy Cones provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.