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Dippin' Dots Franchising
Novelty ice cream product, yogurt, and sherbet
Dippin' Dots is the product of a scientist with a sweet tooth. Experimenting with cryogenics in 1988, microbiologist Curt Jones used liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze ice cream into tiny beads and named his creations Dippin' Dots. Today nearly 300 US franchised vendors sell Dippin' Dots ice cream, frozen yogurt, and frozen ice throughout the US. Recognizing that its product is partly entertainment, the company doesn't sell Dippin' Dots (which come in about 20 flavors) in grocery stores, but does sell them in amusement parks, malls, movie theaters, restaurants, and sports arenas across the US and overseas.
Dippin' Dots Franchising
1640 McCracken Boulevard
Paducah, KY 42001
270-575-6990
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1988 |
| Franchising since | 1999 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 5 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 75% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Middle East
Costs
| Total Investment | $80,428 - $235,250 |
| Franchise Fee | $12,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Retail business experience
Hands-on operator
Management experience
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 |
Dippin' Dots Franchising
1640 McCracken Boulevard
Paducah, KY 42001
270-575-6990
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Dippin' Dots, Inc.
Dippin' Dots is the product of a scientist with a sweet tooth. Experimenting with cryogenics in 1988, microbiologist Curt Jones used liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze ice cream into tiny beads and named his creations Dippin' Dots. Today nearly 300 US franchised vendors sell Dippin' Dots ice cream, frozen yogurt, and ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 200 |
| Executives: | Curt Jones, ChairmanConnie Ulrich, VP and CFOTerry Reeves, Director Corporate Communications |
| Sales: | $46,400,000 |
| Industries: | Dairy Products |
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| Top Competitors: | Cold Stone CreameryDunkinMarble Slab |
Dippin' Dots Franchising
1640 McCracken Boulevard
Paducah, KY 42001
270-575-6990
