FRANCHISE WITH US!

100k

300k

liquid assets

35k

franchise fee

2%

net worth

5%

royalty fee

advertising fee

Crispy Cones originated from an idea, which grew into a vision, finally taking root in a small-town kitchen. As a freshman in college, Jeremy Carlson spent his afternoons in class and his evenings in his aunt’s St. Anthony, ID kitchen. Flour, sugar, water, yeast, and a few other ingredients were mixed together as he tried to perfect a famous European recipe. He was determined to “Americanize” a beloved pastry from the Czech Republic called Trdelník. Thus, the crispy cone was born.

With hard work, dedication, and lots of tears, Crispy Cones launched its first location out of an inexpensive tent.

OUR STORY

AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK

Crispy Cones, the innovative dessert sensation, made a splash on the hit TV show Shark Tank, capturing the attention of savvy investor Barbara Corcoran. This company, founded by passionate entrepreneurs Jeremy and Kaitlyn Carlson, wowed the Sharks and viewers with their unique take on the soft serve ice cream cone. As the Crispy Cones team presented their mouthwatering treats and shared their inspiring journey, Barbara Corcoran couldn't resist joining the sweet success story.

Since their appearance on Shark Tank, Crispy Cones has experienced remarkable growth, expanding to more stores nationwide through franchising. With Barbara Corcoran's support and expertise, the future looks incredibly bright for this innovative dessert franchise. Join the fast-growing company that not only won over the Sharks but also the hearts of dessert lovers across the nation!

WE ARE GROWING RAPIDLY AND WANT YOU TO JOIN US!

REVOLUTIONIZING THE DESSERT INDUSTRY

We use high-end technology to ensure success for every Crispy Cones franchise. Starting with the ordering process, we have streamlined the convenience of our guests ordering how and what they want.

In addition to the in-store experience, we have instilled cash-saving franchise technology to keep your labor and inventory costs low and your profits high!

FRANCHISE
WITH EASE

Crispy Cones has partnered with highly rated suppliers to ensure an organized and smooth operation while running your own ice cream franchise.

From construction and architecture, to menu and inventory management, we have the proper relationships in place for you to open your store with ease.

FRESH + MADE
TO ORDER

Crispy Cones prides itself in how we deliver our product. In our open-concept kitchen, you can see your cone being made from start to finish. Dough is made fresh throughout the day and cooked to perfection on our specialty grills.

Our gourmet soft serve ice cream is also guaranteed high-quality and optimum freshness. We serve proprietary ice cream with a 10% butterfat content, beating the industry average of 5%.

NEXT STEPS

GET TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEW

AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, OUR TEAM WILL REVIEW YOUR RESPONSES, AND IF QUALIFIED, SET UP AN INTERVIEW TO GET TO KNOW YOU AND EXPLORE TERRITORY OPTIONS.

SEND FDD

THE FDD (FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT) IS A NON-BINDING DOCUMENT THAT PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON WHAT CRISPY CONES FRANCHISING ENTAILS.

2ND INTERVIEW

DURING THE 2ND INTERVIEW, WE WILL DISCUSS THE FDD AND ANSWER ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE.

DISCOVERY DAY

IF BOTH PARTIES AGREE TO PURSUE THE PARTNERSHIP FURTHER, WE WILL INVITE YOU TO A DISCOVERY DAY AT OUT HEADQUARTERS IN REXBURG, IDAHO TO MEET THE CORPORATE TEAM AND GET TO KNOW YOU BETTER.

FINAL AWARD

OUR TEAM MAY AWARD YOU A TERRITORY AND YOU SIGN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO OFFICIALLY BE A PART OF THE CRISPY CONES FAMILY!

Frequently asked questions

  • The initial franchise fee is $35,000. When buying a territory with multiple locations, each additional store after the first is $30,000. Royalty fees paid to corporate are 5% plus a 2% advertising fee. The buildout costs of the stores are the franchisee's responsibility.

  • Crispy Cones Franchising is an exciting opportunity for investors to run their own business. Our franchise model is designed to be as simple as possible with constant corporate support from pre-opening to operation. As soon as a franchisee is signed on, they instantly become part of our family. The production aspect of our business model is easy to learn and execute with our simple ice cream cone menu.

  • Click here to start an application

  • Absolutely! Having multiple investors to own and operate your stores will not only help your business succeed, but will provide opportunity for growth with more capital resources. All investors must be interviewed and approved by our team.

  • The number of stores a franchisee opens is considered on a case by case basis. However, majority of our franchises are sold in territories with a minimum of two stores in each territory.

  • All digital marketing and advertising is done at Crispy Cones corporate using the 2% advertising fee. We understand that as an investor, you are not a professional in social media, which is why we take that off your shoulders! However, community marketing at events is still required to be done by the franchisee.