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la Madeleine vs Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both la Madeleine and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream are quick-service restaurants franchises. la Madeleine requires an investment of $448K – $2.5M while Bruster’s Real Ice Cream requires $409K – $2.6M. In terms of revenue, la Madeleine reports higher average unit revenue at $2.2M. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has SBA lending data on file with a 2.4% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates la Madeleine A (Top Quintile) and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$448K – $2.5M
$409K – $2.6M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.2M
$745K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
2.4% (85 loans)
Total Units
91
206
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2011
1993
FDD Year
2025
2025