How much does it cost to open a Marble Slab Creamery franchise?

The total initial investment for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise ranges from $354,500 to $476,650. This includes the franchise fee of $25,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise?

Marble Slab Creamery franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Marble Slab Creamery franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Marble Slab Creamery franchise generates $480,828 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $57,699.

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Dessert

Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$354,500 – $476,650

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $354,500 High: $476,650

The total initial investment to open a Marble Slab Creamery franchise ranges from $354,500 to $476,650, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $25,000.

Midpoint estimate: $415,575

Franchise Fee

$25,000

One-time initial fee

The Marble Slab Creamery franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Marble Slab Creamery brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 8.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty	6.0	PCT	Due 2nd Tuesday after each Weekly Accounting Period (7 day period ending each Sunday at midnight). Net sales includes all gross sales from the franchise location, less sales tax and use tax. Late fee of $25 per week plus 1.5% per month interest on overdue amounts. If operations include Marble Slab Creamery or other co-brand, net sales include sales of both operations.
National Advertising Fund	2.0	PCT	Currently 2% of total net sales. Due 2nd Tuesday after each Weekly Accounting Period (7 day period ending each Sunday at midnight). Franchisor reserves the right to increase contribution to 4% of Net Sales. Affiliate-owned Restaurants also contribute.
Local Advertising	2.0	PCT	Currently 2% of total net sales. Report evidencing expenditure is due no later than 30 days after the end of each period for the preceding 6 month period. Must spend funds on own advertising that franchisor approves.
Brand Technology System Support Services	840.0	VARIABLE	$840-$1,500 per year for mandatory services plus up to $3,250 per year for optional services. Annual fee paid in quarterly electronic funds transfer payments 30 days prior to beginning of quarter for annual invoices less than $500. For invoices above $500, fees due within 15 days from receipt of invoice. Mandatory service includes Help Desk Support and Commercial Grade Network Hardware, and Firewall with IT Approved Supplier. Optional services include Premise Security Package, PCI Compliance Management, Additional WAPS, Additional Phone/Seat, Additional Cameras, Secured BOH Desktop/Laptop with maintenance and monitoring.
Additional Training	1500.0	FIXED	Reimbursement for training costs up to a maximum of $1,500 per week for each individual. Payable Tuesday following each week, Weekly after 1st week. Franchisor trains up to 5 persons free.
Reimbursement for Rescheduled Training Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	Reimbursement for additional travel expenses and wages resulting from changing travel arrangements of franchisor representatives scheduled to provide initial training. Due before opening. Payable only if scheduled opening date is changed from the scheduled opening date previously established by franchisor.
Reimbursement for pre-opening and post-opening assistance	100.0	VARIABLE	Reimbursement for travel expenses including airfare, hotel, rental car and current per-diem charge per person (currently $100 per day per person) plus direct and indirect wages and other labor costs for franchisor personnel who provide pre-opening and post-opening assistance. Due on demand. If signing Franchise Agreement for first Restaurant, franchisor will bear up to $20,000 of the direct and indirect wages and other labor costs.
60 Day Extension Fee	5000.0	FIXED	Due upon expiration of the Site Securitization Deadline. Payable if franchisee does not enter into and provide franchisor with copy of purchase agreement or Site Lease on or before Site Securitization Deadline, so long as franchisee is otherwise in compliance and using best efforts to secure extension.
Relocation Charge	2000.0	FIXED	Due on demand. Payable if franchisee asks franchisor to review a new proposed site, whether or not franchisor approves the site.
Transfer	15000.0	FIXED	Payable when franchisee submits request for transfer to franchisor. Payable unless waived or reduced in franchisor's discretion, and excluding certain transactions involving transfers of less than a 10% interest in the Franchisee. No charge if transfer to an entity for convenience of ownership involving no change in the owners.
Transfer fee for Satellite Restaurant	2000.0	FIXED	Due at or before transfer. Payable only on transfer of franchise.
Audit	N/A	VARIABLE	Cost of audit plus interest on unpaid amount of 1.5% interest per month and $25 per week. Due 30 days after billing. Cost of audit payable only if audit shows an understatement in any payment of at least 2%.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Varies. Limited to certain circumstances - See Item 9.
Reimbursement of Cost of Insurance	N/A	VARIABLE	Due on demand. If franchisee fails to secure required insurance coverage, franchisor can obtain it for franchisee.
Product, Service, Supplier and Service Provider Review	N/A	VARIABLE	Reasonable cost of inspecting supplier, testing proposed product, or evaluating service provider or proposed service, including personnel and travel costs; cost will not exceed $5,000. Due on demand. Payable if franchisee wishes to offer products or use supplies, equipment, or services that franchisor has not approved or purchase from unapproved supplier or service provider, whether or not franchisor approves.
Unapproved Product/Supplier Fee	500.0	FIXED	Due on demand. If franchisee sells unapproved items or purchases from unapproved suppliers, franchisor can require payment of this fee.
Damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Due on demand. Franchisee must pay franchisor if franchisor incurs these as a result of franchisee's default, or in order to enforce any provision of the Agreement.
Sales or similar taxes	N/A	VARIABLE	Due on demand. Sales, gross receipts and similar taxes imposed on franchisor because of payments franchisee makes. Payment not required if franchisor is credited against taxes otherwise owed.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$480,828

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$57,699

per year

Profit Margin

12.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 7.2 years

Based on midpoint investment of $415,575 and estimated annual owner profit of $57,699.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-5 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	254	+5	—	—	250
2023	250	+7	—	—	248
2024	248	+13	—	—	249

Is a Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Marble Slab Creamery franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

72/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

7.2 yrs

Longer payback

Risk Level

Low

0.0% annual closure rate

Marble Slab Creamery scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $480,828 and a combined fee burden of 8.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.