About Millie's Franchise
Your Millie’s Shops will be authorized to offer and sell a menu of Millie’s ice cream and dairy-free gelato, made with all-natural ingredients sourced from vendors focusing on fair trade and sustainability (“Ice Cream Products”), to customers in a brick-and-mortar location or off- premises from a Food Truck.
Millie’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shops will offer the same super premium Ice Cream Products, but will also offer coffee, specialty espresso drinks, affogato, and other approved coffee products (“Coffee Products”).
In operating your Millie’s Shop, you will be required to provide the foregoing products and services, along with any other services and products we authorize (collectively, the “Approved Products and Services”), with the highest level of customer service in a consistent, clean and friendly environment for your customers.
Millie's Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | N/A | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.5% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2.0% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $253,500 – $556,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $254K–$557K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.5% of Net Sales) and marketing fee (2.0% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Amount Method of When Due To Whom Expenditure Payment Payment is to Low | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| landlord Leasehold | $55,000 | $275,000 |
| Equipment, | $44,500 | $69,500 |
| Opening | $7,000 | $12,000 |
| Approved Supplier Grand Opening | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Lump Sum Prior to Opening Us Office Supplies | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Initial Training | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Employees Business | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Computer | $500 | $3,500 |
| vendor Suppliers Additional | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Purchase of | $45,000 | $75,000 |
| Type of Amount Method of When Due To Whom Expenditure Payment Payment is to Low | $85,000 | $300,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Millie's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Millie's 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.
Millie's System Growth
Millie's currently operates 8 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Millie's Franchise — FAQ
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