Ralph's Famous Italian Ices is a frozen dessert franchise operated by Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise Corp. The brand is known for its signature Italian ices, ice cream, and soft serve products, offering a nostalgic and popular treat…
Total Investment
$112K – $318K
Franchise Fee
20000
Royalty Rate
$1 per 2.5-gallon tub of frozen dessert purchased; $3 per gallon of soft-serve mix; 5% of Gross Sales from Additional Products Gross Sales
Total Units
85
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices is a frozen dessert franchise operated by Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise Corp.
The brand is known for its signature Italian ices, ice cream, and soft serve products, offering a nostalgic and popular treat concept with strong seasonal appeal.
The system includes 84 franchised locations and 1 company owned unit, demonstrating a well established presence in the frozen desserts market.
💰Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$112K
Average Investment
$215K
Maximum Investment
$318K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
20000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
$1 per 2.5-gallon tub of frozen dessert purchased; $3 per gallon of soft-serve mix; 5% of Gross Sales from Additional Products of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$111,750 – $317,900
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $112K–$318K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is $1 per 2.5-gallon tub of frozen dessert purchased; $3 per gallon of soft-serve mix; 5% of Gross Sales from Additional Products of gross sales.
📊Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Ralph's Famous Italian Ices does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices 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.
⚖Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordRalph's Famous Italian Ices has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Ralph's Famous Italian Ices System Growth
Total Units
85
Franchised
84
Company-Owned
1
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices currently operates 84 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Ralph's Famous Italian Ices franchise ranges from $111,750 to $317,900, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of 20000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices charges a royalty fee of $1 per 2.5-gallon tub of frozen dessert purchased; $3 per gallon of soft-serve mix; 5% of Gross Sales from Additional Products of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Ralph's Famous Italian Ices to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $111,750-$317,900, a $1 per 2.5-gallon tub of frozen dessert purchased; $3 per gallon of soft-serve mix; 5% of Gross Sales from Additional Products royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is 20000 and the total investment ranges from $111,750 to $317,900 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
Total Investment
$112K – $318K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee20000
Royalty$1 per 2.5-gallon tub of frozen dessert purchased; $3 per gallon of soft-serve mix; 5% of Gross Sales from Additional Products
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units85
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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