Ked’s Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes is a premium dessert franchise serving handcrafted ice cream, waffles, crepes, and boba tea in a vibrant, family-friendly setting. With strong branding, flexible formats, and full operational support, franchisees can bring a high-margin, crowd-pleasing concept to their local market.
Sweet Treats, Big Opportunity
Ked’s Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes is a dessert-forward brand blending exotic and traditional flavors across ice cream, crepes, waffles, and more. Based in Plano, Texas, Ked’s has built local acclaim through inventive flavors—sometimes inspired by international tastes—and a full dessert experience that appeals to families, foodies, and those looking for something beyond the ordinary.
As part of its growth plan, Ked’s is expanding via franchising, offering franchisees the opportunity to bring this premium dessert and treat concept to new markets.
WHY CHOOSE KED’S ICE CREAM, WAFFLES & CREPES
- Unique & Diverse Menu – Beyond standard ice cream, Ked’s offers crepes, waffles, bubble waffles, boba tea, and international-inspired flavors, making it a versatile dessert destination.
- Franchise-Ready Model – The brand is establishing a structure for franchise expansion with support in operations, marketing, training, and location development.
- Exclusive Territory – Franchisees receive defined, exclusive territories to avoid intra-brand competition.
- Strong Product Appeal – Ked’s emphasizes premium ingredients, international flavor profiles, and a dessert experience that draws customers beyond just “ice cream shops."
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Ked’s provides structured training and ongoing support to franchise partners:- Initial Training – Two-week training at the corporate headquarters in Texas, covering operations, product preparation, and store management.
- Grand Opening On-Site Training – One week of hands-on support at the franchise’s location during launch.
- Operations & Marketing Resources – Franchisees receive operational manuals, marketing support, and vendor guidance.
- Ongoing Support – Periodic refresher training, updates to menu or processes, and continuing assistance as the business scales.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ked’s seeks franchise owners who are passionate about desserts, hospitality, and growing a unique brand. Key qualities include:- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Commitment to customer service and community engagement
- Willingness to follow a proven system while contributing local flavor
- Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to launch and scale a dessert/treat business
- Financial readiness to invest in a premium food/franchise opportunity
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Ked's Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by Ked's Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes to give you more information about the costs associated with a Ked's Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes opportunity
Minimum Cash Required
$100,000
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Available Locations:
Single-unit, multi-unit opportunities available in CA, IL, MI, MD, MN, NY, VA, WA.
Business Type:
Franchise
MINIMUM CASH REQUIRED:
$100,000
Training Provided:
Yes