Own a Bruster’s
Real Ice Cream
Business
Make a Meaningful Impact on Your Local
Community by Becoming a Bruster’s Real
Ice Cream Franchisee
Each Bruster’s franchisee has their own unique story,
career history, and background. But one thing they all have
in common is the desire to be their own boss and use their
leadership skills to build a thriving business.
- A stable, established brand that is privately owned and family-focused
- Flexible store design with a walk-up window & no in-room dining, offering both freestanding or end-cap designs
- Fresh-made products, quality controlled from cow to cone
- Same store sales growth for 12 consecutive years
- Company culture built on integrity and collaboration
- 33% of our franchisees own more than one location
- Community connection with opportunities for fundraising and youth mentorship
About Bruster’s
Real Ice Cream
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is a privately held franchise organization that knows the value of bringing people together. Since opening our first store in 1989, Bruster’s has become a destination where families and friends come to celebrate life’s moments and create cherished traditions.
But it’s not just our 150+ flavors or our commitment to artisan fresh-made products that have made us a beloved brand in neighborhoods nationwide – it’s the relationships our franchisees have built with customers, employees, and each other.
Today, we have more than 200 independently owned locations. We hope to continue growing our national footprint by partnering with individuals passionate about creating memorable experiences in their communities.
What Bruster’s Franchise Ownership Looks Like
Investing in a Bruster’s franchise location offers returns that go beyond the balance sheet. As a local business leader, you’ll have opportunities to mentor young employees while building relationships with local schools, churches, and teams. To ensure you have the necessary support, each franchisee has exclusive access to a collaborative network and our refined, proven business model. Our job is to provide everything you need, including help with site selection, while offering the freedom to operate your store on your terms.
Hear from Our
Franchise Family
“Owning a Bruster’s franchise has been everything we hoped for and more. Throughout our journey with Bruster’s we have felt like part of a family. They guided us through every step from site selection to grand opening. Today, they continue to support us with ideas, innovation, and advice. We could not be happier with our investment because we are supporting our family, having fun, and teaching our kids the value of entrepreneurship.”
Hear from Our
Franchise Family
“We were looking for a franchise brand that offered high-quality products, strong values, and simple operations. Bruster’s products are always exceptional, the customers love us, and we make a positive impact on the youth in our community. We are grateful and excited about the future!”
Hear from Our
Franchise Family
“I was 17 years old and the first employee hired when the Dalton, GA location opened in 2012. My dad purchased the business in 2017 and I became the manager. Today, my husband and I own the business and we’ve successfully increased revenue by more than 200%. Our success is attributed to quality products, customer service and mentorship. It’s been a dream come true and we could not be prouder to be part of this brand!”
Hear from Our
Franchise Family
“We were both blessed with successful corporate careers, but something was missing. We took a leap of faith and opened our first Bruster’s in 2025. It has taken off! We knew the product would be a hit in our community, but we credit the overwhelming success to the strong support systems provided by Bruster’s corporate team. They are always there to help us, answer questions, troubleshoot issues or provide direction. There isn’t anything that they haven’t had an answer for and it gives us great comfort knowing we aren’t in this alone. We are opening our next location in 2026 and cannot wait!”
Interested in Joining the Bruster’s Family?
Please submit this form to get immediate access to our online discovery portal and to speak with one of our franchise development representatives.
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Financial Requirements
$150k
Minimum Liquid Capital
$500k
Minimum Net Worth