Franchise Development

After cementing our place as a Chicagoland institution, we’re looking to partner with great people that share our values to help us expand. Join us in bringing Rainbow Cone to a neighborhood near you!

Current Offerings

We have a number of franchise model options available to fit your needs.

Free Standing

Our free standing offering includes an option for drive-thru which are critical to fast-casual success in the post-COVID world . Our locations have mastered the art of the dessert drive-thru, efficiently moving customers through the line while still providing an incredible experience.

Kiosk

Easily put our slimmed-down version in a restaurant, airport, stadium, or mall. 

In-Line

Is your location a little tight on space? No problem. While our drive-thru setup is a key part of many of our locations, we have just as many that don’t offer one, including our original (and most iconic) location.  

Investment and fees

$2,101,500 – $3,299,550

Free Standing with Drive-Thru

$386,125 – $782,325

In-Line

$209,560 – $346,400

Kiosk

$82,000 – $132,500

Food Truck

$20,000 – $40,000

Franchise Fee

20% discount on Area Development Agreements*** (1st location at normal rate, then 20% discount on subsequent locations). $20,000 fee for Kiosk offering / $35,000 fee for free standing and in-line offerings

6% of gross sales

Royalty Fee

2-3% of gross sales

Marketing Fee

$75/week

Technology Fee

Available Markets and Territories

Market Criteria

Population: 40k in primary trade area

Median Household Income: ~$100k 

Home Ownership: Prefer areas with high home ownership percentage 

Age Groups: Prefer areas with a high concentration of families

Ethnicity: Menu appeals to a broad consumer audience 

Available Markets: Florida, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Colorado, Nevada

Don’t see your state and think you have a good market? That’s okay, fill out a form and someone from our team will send you some info.

Real Estate and Construction Support

Our in-house real estate, construction, and design teams provide franchisees with the support and services they need to open new restaurants; from assistance with market analysis and site selection to vendor contacts and construction plans. 
 

Locations and Prototype Gallery

Franchise Requirements

Operational Requirements

  • At least one leader with franchise restaurant operations experience
  • Operating owner with at least a 10% ownership stake in the franchise
  • For in-line locations, the franchise group must have a minimum of $250,000 in liquid capital and a minimum of $750,000 in net worth
  • For free-standing locations, the franchise group must have a minimum of $500,000 in liquid capital and a minimum of $1,000,000 in net worth

Qualifications

  • Relevant restaurant/retail and management experience
  • Solid business track record and financial acumen
  • Excellent leadership/motivational skills
  • Positive demeanor and ability to handle conflict
  • Entrepreneurial tendencies paired with an ability to implement existing systems
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills

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Got a sweet tooth for success? Find out how you can join the family and open your very own Rainbow Cone location.

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