About Pitango Gelato Franchise
Pitango Gelato is an artisanal gelato franchise offering handcrafted Italian style gelato made with organic and natural ingredients.
The franchise fee is $1,000, providing an exceptionally low cost entry point into the premium frozen dessert market for entrepreneurs passionate about quality and craftsmanship.
The Pitango Gelato concept emphasizes authentic Italian gelato making traditions, using carefully sourced ingredients to produce rich, flavorful gelato in small batches.
Pitango Gelato Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $1,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.0% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | We will not require the aggregate total advertising contributions or payments by | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $345,500 – $542,800 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $346K–$543K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.0%) and marketing fee (We will not require the aggregate total advertising contributions or payments by) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (2) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (3) | $80,000 | $170,000 |
| Lease Payments and other rental expenses (4) | $6,000 | $18,000 |
| Kitchen Equipment (5) | $104,000 | $130,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Furnishings (6) | $45,500 | $62,600 |
| Signage (7) | $8,500 | $15,000 |
| Initial Inventory (8) | $24,000 | $28,000 |
| Professional Fees (9) | $8,500 | $20,500 |
| POS and Computer Equipment (10) | $1,400 | $2,200 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for training (11) | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Business licenses, permits, etc. (for first year) (12) | $600 | $1,000 |
| Insurance deposits and premiums (13) | $4,000 | $8,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $500 | $1,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | No fee charged to a franchisee that requests consent to Transfer an interest to |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 or 25% of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee, whichever is higher |
| Technology Fee | $50 |
| Audit Fee | Our cost of performing the audit is payable only if we find, through an audit, t |
| Brand Building Fund | 1.5% of Aggregate Sales |
| Interest | 1.5%/month interest or highest rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is less |
| Late Payment or Sales Reporting | $50 |
| Initial Training of Additional, Replacement and Successor Managers | $5,000 |
| Additional or Remedial Training at our Location | $85 |
| Onsite Training | $500 |
| Telephone Assistance | $45 |
| Temporary Management | $2,000 |
| Point of Sale System | $120 |
| Breach Fee (5) | $10,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (3) | $80,000 |
| Lease Payments and other rental expenses (4) | $6,000 |
| Kitchen Equipment (5) | $104,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Furnishings (6) | $45,500 |
| Signage (7) | $8,500 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Pitango Gelato Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Pitango Gelato 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.
Pitango Gelato 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.
Pitango Gelato System Growth
Pitango Gelato currently operates 4 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 4 | ||
| 2019 | 4 | ||
| 2020 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 5 | ||
| 2020 | 5 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 5 | ||
| 2021 | 5 |
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