Sub Zero Ice Cream 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 Sub Zero Ice Cream franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $65/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Sub Zero 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 Sub Zero Ice Cream franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Sub Zero 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.

Sub Zero Ice Cream currently operates 40 locations (2025 FDD) (38 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 5.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sub Zero Ice Cream is 7.9% (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 Sub Zero Ice Cream FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $220K (average: $228K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Sub Zero Ice Cream is 5 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 5 years.

Sub Zero 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).

Yes, Sub Zero Ice Cream's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Sub Zero Ice Cream provides 80 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

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