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How Much Does a Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream Franchise Cost?

Data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document

Investment Summary

Total Investment

$311K – $699K

Franchise Fee

$45K

Royalty

6.0%

Ad Fund

2.0%

Cost Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee

The initial franchise fee for Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream is $45K. This one-time payment covers the right to operate under the brand, access to proprietary systems, and initial training programs.

Total Investment Range

Opening a Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream franchise requires a total investment of $311K – $699K. This range typically includes real estate or leasehold improvements, equipment and fixtures, initial inventory, signage, insurance, and working capital to sustain operations during the ramp-up period.

Working capital alone ranges from $5K to $27K.

Ongoing Costs

Beyond the initial investment, Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream franchisees pay ongoing fees. The royalty fee is 6.0% of gross sales. The advertising or brand fund contribution is 2.0% of gross sales. There is also a technology fee of $500.

Net Worth & Liquid Capital Requirements

Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream requires working capital of $5K – $27K to cover initial operating expenses. This is the liquid cash you should have available beyond the franchise fee and buildout costs.

What Can You Earn?

According to Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream's Item 19 financial performance representation:

$667KAvg. Gross Sales

Median gross sales: $649K

This figure comes from Item 19 of the FDD. Gross sales are not the same as take-home profit. After deducting royalties, ad fund fees, rent, labor, and COGS, net income is typically a fraction of gross revenue.

How Do Banks View Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream?

SBA Loans Issued

6

Default Rate

0.0%

The SBA (Small Business Administration) tracks loan performance for franchise brands. Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream has 6 SBA-backed loans on record. The default rate is 0.0%, which is below the franchise industry average, indicating relatively lower lending risk. A lower default rate generally indicates that lenders view the franchise as a safer investment, though past performance does not guarantee future results.

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