Stella's Ice Cream

$SSICF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Founded2022
Completeness25/34 (74%)
Years in Business8
Began FranchisingApril 5, 2022
HQNampa, ID
Executives2
Main Phone
FDD IssuedMay 4, 2024
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Franchisor

Stella's Ice Cream-Franchising, LLC grants franchises for the right to operate an ice cream store serving homemade ice cream available in cups, sundaes, milkshakes, cones, ice cream cakes, push pops, and fresh baked cookies and brownies under the Stella's Marks using distinctive operating procedures and standards.

Required POS System: Square POS for Restaurants (iPads/mobile devices, credit card readers, cash drawers, software); initial cost $500-$1,500; monthly fees start at $0 for one POS, $40 per additional POS. Required software: Connecteam (employee scheduling), Square for Marketing, Deliverect, approved camera system (franchisor has independent access), Marketman (3+ stores); QuickBooks Online Accounting (~$130/month + $5/employee) and QuickBooks Payroll. Franchisor has independent unlimited 24/7 electronic access to all sales data, Gross Revenue, and customer data (franchisor owns customer data). Franchisor may modify systems as deemed appropriate; franchisee responsible for maintenance, repairs, upgrades at own cost. Brand Standards and Operations Manual: approximately 152 pages (table of contents in Exhibit E). No contractual limitations on upgrade frequency/cost.

Stella's Ice Cream-Franchising, LLC grants franchises for the right to operate an ice cream store serving homemade ice cream available in cups, sundaes, milkshakes, cones, ice cream cakes, push pops, and fresh baked cookies and brownies under the Stella's Marks using distinctive operating procedures and standards.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Unit Count & Growth
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
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