You Served Our Nation. Now Serve Your Neighbors.
Since 1989, Bruster’s® franchisees have been serving their friends, family and neighbors the very best ice cream and frozen treats. The Bruster’s® difference starts with our proprietary home-style mix, delivered fresh from our dairy to each store, where small artisan batches of ice creams, yogurts, Italian ices and sorbets are made fresh onsite daily. Freshness and quality are the key and our customers can taste the difference.
Discounted Franchise Fee
Veteran’s make terrific franchisees which is why Bruster’s actively seeks transitioning veterans to join our family! You are trained to follow a system. You expect excellence. And, you understand the pride of ownership and working hard to achieve your goals. Bruster’s founder recognized those qualities years ago and in honor to his father who served in WWII, offers all veterans a 50% discount on their franchise fee. It’s a small way we thank you for your service and a perk for joining our franchise family.
With nearly 10% of our system veteran-owned, Entrepreneur recognized Bruster’s as a top 50 franchise for veterans due to our support, programs, and discounted fees.
The Ice Cream Dream
Many people remember their first time someone handed them an ice cream cone. They can visualize the joy and remember how it tasted. Ice cream brings people together to celebrate achievements, create memories, and establish traditions. That’s what makes this opportunity such a unique business model. In today’s past paced world, the simple joy of serving the best ice cream to your community is rewarding and FUN. If you ever dreamt of owning an ice cream shoppe, now it your chance. If you haven’t, maybe you should start!
Advantages
The quality of our ice cream has established Bruster’s as America’s favorite ice cream, but the quality of our franchise program is the reason our franchisees are so happy! Here are just a few reasons our franchisees joined our ice cream family:
- Award-winning industry leader for 30 years
- Seven consecutive years of increased average unit volume
- Artisan, fresh-made premium products
- 200+ years combined leadership experience
- Privately held company
- Supportive, collaborative franchisor
- Premium brand position
- Multiple revenue streams
- Fun, rewarding business
- Fundraising opportunities
- Opportunity to mentor youth
- Generous & exclusive trade areas
- Discounted franchise fee for veterans
- Discounted franchise fee for subsequent units
- Hands-on site selection support
- Refined and proven business model
- No dangerous grills or fryers
- No renewal fees!!
Veteran Franchisee Testimonials
Rick Deemer/Navy (Marietta, GA) Franchisee since 2003
“I have been a franchisee with the Bruster’s brand for more than 25 years,” said Rick Deemer, a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchisee in Marietta, Georgia. “It’s been a great transitional career for me and my family. I enjoy working with the youth of today and helping them to develop strong work ethics.”
Bill Palaich/Army (Clermont, FL) Franchisee since 2016
“What I love most about being a Bruster’s franchisee is working with youngsters, many of whom are working their first job. Watching these kids develop and grow is very rewarding as well as seeing them instill a good work ethic, integrity and good citizenship.”
Let’s Get Started!
It’s a sweet and affordable decision and we will work with you every step of the way.
Just imagine the pride you’ll feel knowing that you’re serving the best ice cream around, made right in your store daily! When you become part of the Bruster’s® brand, you’ll know what it means to be a “A Scoop Above the Rest™!”
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND START LEARNING WHETHER BRUSTER’S IS THE RIGHT BUSINESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY— REQUEST MORE INFORMATION NOW!