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Auntie Anne's vs Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Auntie Anne's and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams are retail franchises. Auntie Anne's requires an investment of $115K – $1.8M while Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams requires $696K – $1.3M. In terms of revenue, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams reports higher average unit revenue at $997K. Auntie Anne's has SBA lending data on file with a 4.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Auntie Anne's A (Top Quintile) and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$115K – $1.8M
$696K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$36K
$40K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$792K
$997K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.7% (78 loans)
N/A
Total Units
1,247
87
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1991
2025
FDD Year
2026
2025