About Jeremiah's Italian Ice Franchise
Jeremiah's Italian Ice is a dessert franchise based in Florida that serves handcrafted Italian ice, soft serve ice cream, and signature gelati layered combinations.
Backed by JOWI Manufacturing, the brand has built a loyal following around its vibrant, fun atmosphere and a wide variety of rotating flavors that keep customers coming back for new taste experiences.
The franchise fee is $15,000, and the shop model is designed for high volume dessert service with a compact footprint and efficient operations.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $15,000 | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $108,800 – $238,783 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $109K–$239K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee ($15,000) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (Note 1) | $24,000 | $30,000 |
| Develop- ment Services Fee (Note 1) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Lease/rent (Note 2) | $6,667 | $37,900 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 6% of Gross Sales (or 10% of Gross Sales for a Non-Traditional Shop operation) |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 or 50% of our then- current initial franchise fee, whichever is less. |
| Technology Fee | $350 |
| Audit Fee | Only due if we audit because you did not submit sales statements, you did not ke |
| Marketing Contribution | 4.5% of Gross Sales (we have the right to increase this to 5.0% of Gross Sales) |
| Interest on Overdue Payments | $50 |
| Securities Offering Fee | $10,000 |
| Architectural/ General Contractor Review Fee | $5,000 |
| Replacement training | $2,000 |
| Convention and Meeting Fee | $250 |
| Relocation costs | $2,500 |
| Develop- ment Services Fee (Note 1) | $5,000 |
| Lease/rent (Note 2) | $6,667 |
| Construction (includes permits) (Note 3) | $72,000 |
| Equipment (Note 4) | $128,000 |
| POS System | $7,000 |
| Signage | $9,500 |
| Inventory and Start-up Supplies (Note 6) | $10,000 |
| Insurance (Note 7) | $10,000 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | protected |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | Two additional 10-year terms, subject to certain contractual requirements described in “c” below. |
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Jeremiah's Italian Ice does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice System Growth
Jeremiah's Italian Ice currently operates 1 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 11 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 19 | 25 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 40 | 41 |
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