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Abbott's Frozen Custard
Frozen custard, frozen yogurt, and sherbet
Imagine visiting a carnival in the early 1900s. It’s a hot day, and you want something cool and delicious. Enter Arthur Abbott and his frozen custard. Now fast-forward to the 21st century and to the franchise opportunity known as Abbott’s Frozen Custard. The company still offers Abbott’s creation, which in the company’s words “is richer and creamier than your standard ice cream.” Customers can choose from various flavors as well as menu items, including cones, sundaes, frozen cakes/pies, and shakes. For those who want to sell frozen custard, the company provides training, equipment, and support such as site, store construction, operations, and marketing assistance.
Abbott's Frozen Custard
4791 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
585-865-7400
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1902 |
| Franchising since | 1978 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 5 - 25 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 34 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 39 | 0 | 4 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $174,300 - $251,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | $2.20 per gallon |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | |
| Liquid Capital | 30 to 40 percent of total investment |
Franchisee Qualifications
Business ownership experience helpful, but not essential
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Abbott's Frozen Custard
4791 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
585-865-7400
