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Food & Beverage · Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream

Ritter's Frozen Custard (& Fresh Burgers)- Superior Unit Economics - Award Winning Product - Food/Scoop Shop Option

AbsenteeSBA Approved
Total Investment

$450K - $1.0M

Franchise Fee

$25K

Royalty

5% plus 2% BDF

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Ritter's Frozen Custard (& Fresh Burgers)

- Superior Unit Economics - Award Winning Product - Food/Scoop Shop Option

OUR FRANCHISES ARE LIKE OUR ICE CREAM — THE BEST Ritter's Frozen Custard (& Fresh Burgers) is an award-winning premium ice cream chain. We offer a proprietary, super-premium ice cream menu, served in an engaging, clean, friendly atmosphere. We offer superior training, a proven franchise model, and the tools and support you need to succeed. NOT ALL ICE CREAM IS CREATED EQUAL. One bite and you'll agree—Ritter's frozen custard is simply the creamiest, best-tasting ice cream ever to cross your palate. Ritter's is made fresh all day, every day, using high-quality dairy ingredients. We add just a smidgen of pasteurized egg yolk and don't fluff up our ice cream with a lot of air (like many other brands) to produce an amazing combination of flavor and texture. In fact, the name "frozen custard" is attributed to a Coney Island ice cream vendor who came up with the new name to better describe the rich, creamy experience. And to the surprise of many taste buds, Ritter's is only 10% butterfat, which is actually less than most competitors. IMPORTANT NOTE: We have added a gourmet burger to the menu. Made fresh from a blend of three different cuts of steak. Let’s discuss.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

While restaurant experience is always beneficial, it is not required. Years of experience have shown us that hard, familiarity with the trade area, enthusiasm and passion are most important factors to successfully operate one or more restaurants to our high standards.
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$25K
Royalty5% plus 2% BDF
Total investment$450K - $1.0M
Liquid capital required$250K
Net worth requirement$750K
Year founded1989
Year began franchising1990
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableAlaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1989
Franchising since
1990
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$250K min
Net worth
$750K min
Owner-op required?
No
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Data verified 2026
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