I Scream Gelato charges a royalty fee of 6.0% 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 I Scream Gelato franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

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

No, the I Scream Gelato franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

I Scream Gelato offers exclusive 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.

I Scream Gelato currently operates 8 locations (2025 FDD) (4 franchised, 4 company-owned). The system grew by 33.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 26.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for I Scream Gelato 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.

According to the I Scream Gelato FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $676K.

The initial franchise agreement term for I Scream Gelato is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 3 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 25 years.

I Scream Gelato's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 5 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, I Scream Gelato's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

I Scream Gelato provides 91 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, I Scream Gelato provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.