Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: CA · File #5363

Filed: Jul 10, 2026

FDD Issued: Apr 24, 2026

Extracted: Aug 23, 2026

Analyzed

Franchisor Details

Name: Bruster's Limited Partnership

Address: 730 Mulberry Street, Bridgewater, PA 15009

Phone: 724-774-4250

Website: www.brusters.com

Franchising Since: 1993

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Food & Beverage

Training

1.3 weeks

Veteran Discount

50.0%

Multi-Unit Discount

50.0%

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 3.0%

Total Investment

$415K - $2.67M

Initial Term

10 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

220

Franchised

219

Company-Owned

Opened (Last Year)

+18

Closed (Last Year)

-4

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

AUV figures are for 2025 calendar year (most recent). Top/Mid/Bottom-range repre...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume (through Dec 2025)

$746,650

Median

$685,840

Top 25% Avg

$1,096,870

Bottom 25% Avg

$449,474

Highest

$2,421,735

Lowest

$157,586

% Achieving Avg

34.0%

Sample Size

183 units

Unit Economics

COGS

23.7%

Legal History

Litigation: Yes

Buckley v. Malabar Creameries, Inc. et al. (Circuit Court, 18th Judicial Circuit, Brevard County, Fl...

Bankruptcy: None

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
5363	CA_APP00005363.pdf Canonical 2026 analysis · newest filing	CA	Jul 10, 2026	Restricted
1619527681	MN_36215-202604-10_bruster's-limited-partnership.pdf Alternate source copy	MN	May 18, 2026	Restricted
1955345855	MN_31299-202404-06_bruster's-limited-partnership.pdf Canonical 2023 analysis	MN	Jun 20, 2024	Restricted
17172	CA_17172.pdf Canonical 2020 analysis	CA	Jul 17, 2020	Restricted

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