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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams vs Auntie Anne's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Auntie Anne's are retail franchises. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams requires an investment of $696K – $1.3M while Auntie Anne's requires $115K – $1.8M. 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 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams A (Top Quintile) and Auntie Anne's A (Top Quintile).

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