The Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Path to Ownership
5 Steps to Owning Your Own Italian Ice & Ice Cream Franchise
Every Jeremiah's Italian Ice owner walks through the exact same five steps. Each one is designed with care to make sure we're a perfect match for one another! Every step helps us get to know you better, while helping you feel confident that Jeremiah's is the dream business you've been looking for.
Ready to Live Life to the Coolest? Here's what to expect from your first phone call to the day you sign your franchise agreement:
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1Introductory CallThis is the initial call between Jeremiah's and you, the candidate. We would like to get to know you, your background, skill sets, financial qualifications, and goals. We will also answer your initial questions about the Jeremiah's franchise opportunity and determine together if next steps are appropriate.
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2Discovery & Due Diligence Process
The following steps will help us make sure the Jeremiah's opportunity is a mutual fit. These may vary in order of completion.
Explore Day to Day Operations
We will give you the opportunity to understand what Day to Day operations entails via presentations and discussions with members of our team.Validation with Other Franchisees
We will invite you to talk directly to other franchisees in the Jeremiah's franchise community to ask questions and learn from an owner's perspective.Receive and Review Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
We will send you the Jeremiah's FDD and schedule a time to review this document together and answer any questions you may have.B-Verify
We use a convenient financial assessment to help us verify your financial qualifications.Find Your Funding Plan
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3Discovery Day
This is the day you have been working toward! Upon completion of your due diligence, you may be invited to attend Discovery Day in Orlando with our Jeremiah's Team!
During your visit you will spend time in both our Training Facility and Jeremiah's HQ to meet Jeremiah's leadership, operations, and support teams. This is a full day visit, so plan accordingly, and it's Orlando, so if you are not local, you may want to extend your visit and have some more fun while you are in town!
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4Post Discovery Day Approval
Once approved by Jeremiah's leadership, we will schedule a call to discuss the following next steps:
Issuance of Franchise Agreement
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5Sign Franchise AgreementCongratulations! You are now a Jeremiah's franchisee and ready to LEAP forward into On-boarding. Now the real FUN begins!
Take the First Step in Owning Something Sweet
Every Jeremiah's franchisee started with a single conversation. If you’re ready to explore Living Life to the Coolest with Jeremiah's Italian Ice, let us know!
And soon you may be planning to claim your Sweet Spot on the Jeremiah’s Frog Squad with three decades of brand love, a tenured leadership team, hands-on training, and a lifestyle worth building behind every step you take.
Ready to see if Jeremiah's is your future’s Sweet Spot? Request more information today!
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
