Join the Italian Artisan Gelato Franchise —
Born in Miami, Growing Worldwide.

The total initial investment ranges from $150,000 to $450,000, depending on the format you choose (Kiosk, Gelato-Go Café, or Gelato Lab), the size of the space, and the local market. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $60,000 plus build-out, equipment, and pre-opening costs. Our team provides a detailed investment outline during the Franchise Proposal stage so you know exactly what to expect before signing anything.

The franchise fee is a one-time payment — not annual — and covers brand licensing rights, access to the full Gelato-Go operational system, comprehensive training at our Miami production lab, store setup guidance, and startup support. There are no hidden costs on top of this fee beyond the standard royalty (4%) and marketing contribution (2%) on gross sales.

No prior restaurant, food-service, or gelato experience is required. About half our franchisees came from hospitality or retail; the other half from finance, real estate, or corporate backgrounds. Our training program in Miami covers artisanal gelato production, daily operations, staff management, customer service, and marketing — everything you need to run the business from day one.

Most locations go from franchise agreement to grand opening in 3 to 6 months, depending on the store size, local permitting timelines, and construction complexity. Kiosk and express formats tend to open faster. Our team manages the process alongside you — site selection, design approvals, equipment procurement, and staff training — so no step is left to you alone.

We are actively expanding in the USA, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Within the US, priority markets include Austin, Atlanta, Boston, New York, and several Southeast and West Coast cities. If your preferred city is not on the current list, send us the form anyway — a number of our current locations came from markets we had not yet formally opened.

Every Gelato-Go franchisee has a dedicated franchise manager as a direct point of contact. Post-opening support includes operational guidance, marketing campaigns and materials, supplier coordination, seasonal menu and flavor updates, and periodic on-site visits. This is ongoing — not limited to the first few months.

Our Miami and Los Angeles production labs supply all franchisees with freshly crafted gelato under full cold-chain logistics. If you choose the Gelato Lab format, you will also have on-site churning capability to produce and supply gelato locally — including to nearby hospitality partners. All gelato follows 100% Italian recipes using natural ingredients and no artificial colors.

Multi-unit and regional development agreements are available for qualified investors. A typical metro agreement covers 3 to 5 stores over a 4-year period. We actively prefer working with regional development partners who want to build a territory, not just a single unit. Discuss this with our Franchise Development Team from the first call.