Sundae Shack is a new franchise format from Ben & Jerry’s, purpose-built for speed, simplicity, and scale. With a lower upfront cost, minimal staffing requirements, and a highly sustainable design, Sundae Shack offers franchise partners a more accessible way to join the Ben & Jerry’s family while delivering the same values-driven mission: fantastic product, strong economics, and positive social impact.
Set Up:
- Ben & Jerry’s has made setup simple. We handle:
- Design and build of your kiosk
- All approvals and certifications
- Full equipment supply
- Project management from start to finish
You receive a complete turnkey operation for a fixed $200K investment (including equipment, build, franchise, and training fees).
Benefits of Franchising with Sundae Shack:
* Backed by Ben & Jerry’s, one of the world’s most loved ice cream brands (part of the Unilever family)
* $200K all-in investment – a fraction of a traditional Scoop Shop cost
* Low wage model – can be operated by just one person thanks to self-order kiosks and EFTPOS-only payments
* Compact footprint allows access to high-traffic sites not viable for larger stores
* 25+ toppings, unlimited at a flat $9.95 price point – no weighing, no complexity, strong margins
* 100% edible packaging – the most sustainable store model to date
* $10,000 launch marketing spend funded by Ben & Jerry’s to set you up for success
Peace, love and endless sundaes.
