About Our
Italian Ice Franchise
The Coolest Ice Cream Franchise in the Country
Jeremiah's Italian Ice has served up refreshing Italian Ice flavors, our vibrantly layered Jelati®, and bold Jeremiah's Flavorites® since 1996, turning first-time visitors into diehard regulars one scoop at a time.
What began as a single frozen-treat store has grown into a dessert franchise system with more than 180+ locations across 11 states and dozens more on the way. National recognition has followed, too, with spots on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and other top industry lists.
Guests keep showing up because the treats are worth the trip every time. Owners keep signing on because the business behind those treats is proven through our 30-year legacy. Every value we hold, every flavor we layer, and every location we open comes back to one goal: giving communities a reason to gather and cool off together.
A Bit About Our Story
Every Jeremiah's location has a starting point, and ours began with one founder, a passion for flavor innovation, and a hunch that guests wanted something more interesting than ordinary ice cream.
The years since have run from Cool to Cooler to Coolest, stacked with new flavors and new fans in new cities all across the country.
Our Core Values: The Jeremiah's “Frogma”
Living Life to the Coolest isn't a slogan on a wall. This mantra shows up in how Jeremiah's operates every day. Cool, Bold, Genuine, Vibrant, Generous, and Strategic aren't six separate ideas.
Our Signature Treats
We’re much more than an ice cream franchise:
- Italian Ice: Where it all started. Our smooth, refreshing Italian Ice is made fresh to ensure every bite is absolutely bursting with one of our 40+ flavors.
- Soft Ice Cream: Our Soft Ice Cream is a classic, indulgent treat with unrivaled richness and creaminess.
- Jelati: Our signature treat, a marriage of our refreshing Italian Ice and our Soft Ice Cream, is the ultimate in frozen decadence: sweet, creamy, and layered to perfection.
- Flavorites: The ultimate Jeremiah’s treats, layering Italian Ice, Soft Ice Cream, and cookie or candy Layer-Ins.
- Jelati® Cake: Our Jelati Cake provides a cool twist on celebrations, made fresh in-store with refreshing Italian Ice, creamy Vanilla Soft Ice Cream, and Layer-Ins.
Outside of these core treats, we never stop innovating new frozen dessert delights.
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Spend Less to Get StartedFewer ingredients, less equipment, and a lower cost to start than most QSRs.
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Own the Entire BlockEngaged owners build more than a business. You’ll build a neighborhood hub.
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A Delicious Frozen MenuA diverse frozen menu means more traffic, more upsells, and loyal regulars.
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Built for Any OwnerSimpler than full-service food concepts, with systems that scale quickly.
Jeremiah’s Ice
Hear from franchisees who brought the Culture of Cool to their communities.
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“I enjoy owning a Jeremiah's Italian Ice because it gives me the opportunity to build a business that's fun, family friendly, and genuinely connected to the community. There's something rewarding about creating a place where people come to celebrate, make memories, and leave happier than when they walked in. Being able to grow a business while having that kind of impact on people is what makes being a Jeremiah's franchise owner special to me.”- Cody Loveland, LSU North Gate & East Baton Rouge, LA
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“Owning a Jeremiah's Italian Ice franchise means so much more to me than simply owning a business. I love seeing familiar faces walk through our doors, watching families create memories together and knowing that our team can make someone's day a little brighter. The most rewarding part of ownership is building relationships with our team and community while creating something I can be proud of for years to come!”- Vann Spears, Albemarle & Locust, NC
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“I genuinely enjoy being a Jeremiah's Italian Ice franchisee because it allows me to build a thriving business while bringing joy to my community! The vibrant environment makes each day fun and highly rewarding. It's an incredible feeling to lead a business where the product and culture create so many smiles!”- Steven Dubberly, Keller & Saginaw, TX
Our Culture of Cool
Ask anyone on the Frog Squad what sets a Jeremiah's store apart, and the treats come up first (since they’re delicious). But, community comes up right after. Guests, staff, and franchise owners all show up in the same breath here, one connected crew building something worth showing up for every single day.
This spirit manifests itself in every neighborhood a Jeremiah's calls home. Cool Communities aren't a slogan here, they're the reason a scoop night at the local school or a fundraiser for the team down the street feels like a regular Tuesday instead of a special occasion. We want our owners and their customers to Live Life to the Coolest.
Community Fundraising With DonorsChoose
Being Generous means more than a value on a wall. Jeremiah's has partnered with DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization inviting public school teachers to request the supplies their classrooms need, funded directly by donors who want to help. Owners can use the same platform to rally their own communities, turning local school support into something as easy as enjoying a spoonful of Italian Ice.
Ready to bring the Culture of Cool to your neighborhood? Explore what franchise ownership with Jeremiah's looks like and reach out today to take the first step!
