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Food & Beverage · Desserts

Gelatissimo- Gelato is a red hot segment in US - Many opportunities in TX - Small space requirement

Total Investment

$373K - $819K

Franchise Fee

$35K

Royalty

4%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Overview

About Gelatissimo

- Gelato is a red hot segment in US - Many opportunities in TX - Small space requirement

Gelato is our obsession, and the world is our inspiration. Our story began in 2002 where our first store opened in the heart of Sydney, Australia. The word-of-mouth spread and before long, there were queues out the door! Today, our award winning artisan gelato is made fresh in-store daily, with only the best ingredients. Today we have over 70 stores worldwide across Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and the United States where we have 5 stores and many more in development. Our family is always growing, so we invite you to be a part of this journey. At Gelatissimo, we believe life’s sweetest moments are best shared over a scoop (or two!) of our award-winning gelato. From spontaneous catch-ups to major celebrations, we’re here to make every day taste better. We’re on the lookout for passionate, driven entrepreneurs to join our growing Gelatissimo family and serve up our irresistible flavors, crafted fresh in-store every day, to their community. Whether it’s a buzzing boardwalk, a vibrant shopping mall, or the heart of your local main street, we’ll give you the support, training, and tools to make your dream store a reality. **Our Products** Our artisan gelato is made fresh in-store daily, with only the best ingredients. As well as our innovative flavors and indulgent ranges, we’re passionate about providing a range of vegan-friendly, made without dairy, and made without gluten options to suit all – we wouldn’t want you to miss out on a sweet treat with us! Obviously, we believe the quality of our gelato is of utmost importance. Because we’ve got that down pat, it means we get to experiment with finding the latest mouthwatering creations where we make discovery half of the fun. Newly created flavors are exclusive, offered to customers for a limited time only, and our way of saying “you’re special, we made this just for you. **Continuous Product Development** We pride ourselves on creating authentic and indulgent gelato that is packed full of flavor. We serve up the freshest ideas and ingredients, to serve a flavor- packed treat and whenever this is recognized, we love to share the news with our flavor-obsessed Gelatissimo customers. Each year we enter and win numerous awards both in USA and Internationally. In fact we have even won first, second and third at the USA World Dairy Expo for 3 consecutive years in 2022, 2023 and 2024 making us Americas leading Gelato franchise. **Five reasons Gelato makes for great business** 1. Simple product with endless variations - Appeals to a wide customer base - Family-friendly fun - Minimal space and equipment required - Minimal wastage **The Opportunity** - Our franchise business model is founded on our passion for simple things that make you smile and sharing those moments with family and friends. Our Gelatissimo stores are designed with cozy corners ideal for any occasion. Our exquisite menu has endless made-in-store award winning gelato choices, sundaes, shakes, waffles, cakes and desserts. We also boast of the finest espresso and barista-crafted coffees. - Gelatissimo is dedicated to the long-term success of our franchisees while holding to the highest standards of intelligent investment. - We are committed to a growth strategy backed by increasingly robust support of our franchisees in primary, secondary and select markets throughout the U.S. - Our responsible attitude towards future growth and the great foundations that we have laid, will allow Gelatissimo to expand its current network of franchised stores further. **SBA approval is pending**

The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$35K
Royalty4%
Total investment$373K - $819K
Net worth requirement$1.0M
Year founded2002
Year began franchising2004
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableTexas
UnavailableCalifornia, Florida, Indiana, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Washington
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
2002
Franchising since
2004
Net worth
$1.0M min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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