The MilkShake Factory Franchise
The MilkShake Factory takes pride in every product we serve, and we never cut corners. From a young age, we were taught that everything starts with the right ingredients which means every aspect of MilkShake Factory has been refined from our customer experience to improved operational efficiencies, and the ingredients we use to balance flavors.
To buy a franchise with The MilkShake Factory, you'll need to have at least $200000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $700000. The MilkShake Factory charges a franchise fee of $60000. They also offer a discount for veterans.
Franchisor Details
Total Units: 11
Year Founded: 1914
Franchising Since: 2023
Home Office: Ann Arbor, MI
Training: Available
Locations Available: See Below*
Franchise Costs
Liquid Capital Required: $200,000
Net Worth Required: $700,000
Total Investment: $462,545 – $697,024
Franchise Fee: $60,000
Royalty Type: 6%
Vetern Discount: Yes
*The MilkShake Factory is currently accepting inquiries from the following locations: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Values & History
Our family has been bringing inspiration to life with handcrafted chocolates and milkshakes since the turn of the century. Our love of chocolate has been handed down from generations of chocolatiers that came before us. Since 1914, we have crafted premium chocolates using our heritage recipes and techniques. We want to give other families and small business owners the ability to confidently bring the simple joys of life and magical moments to their own communities.
The Original Edwards Family Chocolate Business was established in Pittsburgh, PA in 1914. The business of chocolate has passed through generations and it currently thrives under the name “MilkShake Factory.”
BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY
fourth generation chocolatiers committed to creating a family culture
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
century old family recipes, proprietary housemade ice cream, high quality ingredients blended with imagination
INVEST IN A TIMELESS BUSINESS
refined concept with strong economics that can successfully operate at scale
DEDICATED TEAM
years of franchise experience to guide you through every step
CERTIFIED TRAINING PROGRAMS
established certified shaker and chocolatier training programs
A SWEETER LIFE
bring the simple joys of life and magical moments to your community
Industry Performance
Over the past several years, there has been a high demand for ultra-premium ice cream products consisting of high-quality ingredients. The United States Ice Cream Market is currently worth 18 million USD, and is expected to grow in size to 22 million USD by 2028.
Training & Support
Our training timeline is as follows:
Initial 4 - 6 Week Sales Process (Discovery Experience)
(1) Introductory Webinar - 60 min
(2) Unit Economics Spreadsheet - 60 min
(3) Marketing & Operations Recording & FDD Questions - 30 min
(4) Franchisee Validation Calls - 60 min
(5) Executive Validation Calls - 60 min
(6) Monthly Discovery Day in Pittsburgh, PA - 2 Days + $500 Travel Reimbursement
(7) Closing scheduled follow Discovery Day attendance
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
What will be the role of the owner?
Growth the Business Hire/Train Staff
What will be the role of the multi-unit operators?
Achieving accelerated market dominance
Purchasing a MilkShake Factory
Franchise Fee: $60,000. Net worth Required: $700,000. Total Investment: $462,545 - $697,024, Liquid Capital Required: $200,000.
The MilkShake Factory is a FranNet Verified Brand
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The MilkShake Factory is a FranNet Verified Brand
FranNet Verified Brands are reviewed by FranNet to ensure legitimacy and industry required documentation.