Bruster's Real Ice Cream

$BSRIF500 #227
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Founded1993
Completeness33/34 (97%)
Years in Business32
Began Franchising1993
HQBridgewater, PA
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone724.774.4250
FDD IssuedApril 24, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Bruster's Limited Partnership offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Bruster's Real Ice Cream businesses that feature ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen desserts, beverages, food products, and retail items for on-premises, delivery, and carry-out consumption.

Bruster’s Limited Partnership is a Pennsylvania limited partnership founded in 1993, with Bruce Reed as the controlling owner. The general partner is Bruster’s Ice Cream, Inc., and the company operates from Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, with a team led by CEO Jim Sahene.

Bruster's Limited Partnership offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Bruster's Real Ice Cream businesses that feature ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen desserts, beverages, food products, and retail items for on-premises, delivery, and carry-out consumption.

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Unit Count & Growth
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