Fosters Freeze

$FFSRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Locations61
Franchisee Count58
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$611,500
Item 7 Midpoint$810,250
Item 7 High$1,009,000
Royalty Fees4% of Gross Sales for Stand Alone Restaurants and 8% of Gross Sales for Confections Restaurants and Co-Located Restaurants
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open1
ParentFosters Freeze International, LLC
Founded1946
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business80
Began Franchising1946
HQChino Hills, CA
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(909) 264-1550
FDD IssuedApril 5, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026
FDD2025 🔒
Franchisor

Fosters Freeze franchisees operate locations serving soft serve confections and may also serve soft drinks, hamburgers, hot sandwiches and other food items.

Franchisees must use a designated Computer System, which includes point-of-sale systems and related software, with costs estimated between $7,500 and $25,000. Franchisees are responsible for ongoing fees and maintenance, which may range from $1,200 to $2,500 annually, and must maintain a high-speed Internet connection.

Fosters Freeze franchisees operate locations serving soft serve confections and may also serve soft drinks, hamburgers, hot sandwiches and other food items.

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