Cream
$CRMNF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Locations28
Franchisee Count23
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$343,700
Item 7 Midpoint$409,150
Item 7 High$474,600
Royalty Feesthe greater of $2,000 or six percent (6%) of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentCREAM, Inc.
Founded2011
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business15
Began Franchising2011
HQMillbrae, CA
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(650) 754-6640
Email—
FDD IssuedJune 15, 2020
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
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