For a traditional inline or end-cap Ritter’s shoppe you should plan to invest $365,500 to $693,900. Free-standing shoppes are estimated at $501,500 to $1,107,900 in total initial investment.

Ritter’s does not directly provide business loans to prospective franchises. Ritter’s does however work with several third-party SBA, 401K and unsecured lending professionals. These franchise funding specialists provide candidates with complete business loan services and do so at highly competitive fees and interest rates

The franchise fee is $25,000, which is due upon execution of the franchise agreement. Royalties are 5% of gross sales and paid weekly. There is also a 2% Brand Development Fund contribution that must be paid weekly as well. In addition, you are required to invest a minimum of 3% of gross sales over a 12-month period for local marketing and advertising.

Ritter’s prefers to grant multi-unit franchises, however single-unit development is a consideration. TRUFOODS, LLC will also consider granting an area development for qualified candidates.

Although we fully support purchasing, you actually purchase directly from approved high-quality, low-cost suppliers. To maintain consistent quality and historically low food costs, all franchisees use our leveraged combined company buying power to purchase direct from our approved food distributor which services every market in the United States and Canada.

It depends on multiple factors. Given the importance of a great location, we like to spend the right amount of time finding the best spot for your restaurant. After a lease is negotiated and signed, a store can typically be opened within 3 months.

After you complete our brief Inquiry form, you will chat with our franchise development team to get to know one another and to discuss your local market. You will then have the opportunity to review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), and set up a personal meeting. At that time you will be able to sample our menu and best-tasting ice cream that has ever touched your lips and meet the TRUFOODS - Ritter's Frozen Custard team. If we all agree on your personal and market potential, you may secure your territory then locate and outfit your shoppe space.