About The Scoop N Scootery Franchise
The Scoop N Scootery is a dessert franchise that combines artisan ice cream with a delivery focused model, bringing premium frozen treats directly to customers' doors.
The brand offers a creative menu of hand crafted ice cream flavors, sundaes, shakes, and specialty dessert items.
The Scoop N Scootery began franchising in 2025.
The Scoop N Scootery Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of your gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your gross sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $155,500 – $304,900 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $156K–$305K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of your gross sales) and marketing fee (1% of your gross sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (see Note 1) | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit (see Note 2) | $2,500 | $12,000 |
| Utilities (see Note 3) | $100 | $500 |
| Leasehold Improvements (see Note 4) | $30,000 | $100,000 |
| Market Introduction Program (see Note 5) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (see Note 6) | $40,000 | $70,000 |
| Computer Systems (see Note 7) | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (see Note 8) | $500 | $6,000 |
| Signage (see Note 9) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Office Expenses (see Note 10) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory (see Note 11) | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| Licenses and Permits (see Note 12) | $200 | $800 |
| Dues and Subscriptions (see Note 13) | $200 | $600 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) (see Note 14) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training (see Note 15) | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) (see Note 16) | $25,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Technology Fee | Varies, $4,800 - $6,000 per year (software subscription fees) |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year (or, if such payment exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then interest at the highest rate allowed by law) |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 (or, if such amount exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then the maximum allowed by law) |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Our then-current fee, plus our expenses. Currently, $500 per day. |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $500, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to Royalty Fees for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 127 hours |
| Classroom Training | 75 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 52 hours |
| Training Location | Arlington, MA or Your Location or Virtual |
| Additional Training | If a manager or other team member attends training after opening, a fee of $500 per day will be charged. The franchisor may require additional training programs at any time, format, and location. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Approximately 50,000 people |
| Description | Your franchise is for a specific location. The territory will have a population of approximately 50,000 people, usually specified as a radius around your location, but may use other boundaries (county lines, political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area). The franchisor will not establish or license another business selling similar goods/services under the same/similar trademarks within your territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Additional term (length not specified, but franchisee will not pay another initial franchise fee) |
| Renewal Conditions | Give advance notice; be in compliance with all contractual obligations; renovate to then-current standards; sign then-current franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); sign general release (unless prohibited by applicable law). |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's consent required (60 days prior notice). Conditions include payment of transfer fee, proposed assignee meeting franchisor standards and completing application/training, assignee not being a competitor, assignee executing current franchise agreement (without initial fee), all assignee owners providing a guaranty, franchisee paying all monetary obligations, franchisee and transferee executing a general release, and business complying with all recent System Standards. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for non-payment (10-day cure), other breaches (30-day cure), or without cure period for misrepresentation, false reporting, bankruptcy, loss of location, material violation of laws/confidentiality/non-compete/transfer restrictions, abandonment of business, slander, refusal to cooperate with audits/inspections, significant danger to health/safety (48-hour cure), repeated defaults, cross-termination, or felony conviction/accusation. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for two years after termination or expiration (or after a Transfer) |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, neither franchisee, any owner, nor their spouse may have ownership interest in, lend money to, provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by any competitor. For two years after termination/expiration/transfer, the same restrictions apply within five miles of the former territory or any other The Scoop N Scootery business operating on the date of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You are not required to personally participate in the direct operation of your business, but it is recommended. A 'Principal Executive' must be designated, responsible for the business, hold at least 10% ownership, and complete initial training. This executive must make reasonable efforts to attend all required meetings. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee is required to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items either from the franchisor/designee, from approved suppliers, or according to franchisor specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee may only market, offer, sell, and provide Approved Services and related merchandise/products authorized by the franchisor, adhering to System Standards. The franchisor reserves the right to change these requirements. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We currently do not derive revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees. However, the franchise agreement does not prohibit us from doing so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
The Scoop N Scootery Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Scoop N Scootery Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
The Scoop N Scootery System Growth
The Scoop N Scootery currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by NAPER CPA GROUP for year ending December 31.
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