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The Meadows Original Frozen Custard

$MOFCF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Locations24
Franchisee Count6
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$148,000
Item 7 Midpoint$221,000
Item 7 High$294,000
Royalty FeesNo royalty fee
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open1
ParentThe Meadows Franchise Systems, Inc.
Founded1950
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business76
Began Franchising1987
HQHollidaysburg, PA
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone866-868-2954
Emailinfo@meadowsfrozencustard.com
FDD IssuedFebruary 17, 2023
Last UpdatedAug 2, 2026
FDD2023 🔒
Franchisor

The Meadows Franchise Systems, Incorporated offers franchises for the establishment and operation of The Meadows Original Frozen Custard Stands, which serve frozen custard, frozen yogurt, and related food products.

Franchisees are provided with an Operating Manual and must adhere to standards for equipment, but there are no required purchases of computer hardware or software.

The Meadows Franchise Systems, Incorporated offers franchises for the establishment and operation of The Meadows Original Frozen Custard Stands, which serve frozen custard, frozen yogurt, and related food products.

Read The Meadows Original Frozen Custard’s complete February 17, 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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