Ice Cream & Desserts Franchise in India (2026) — 6 Brands, Investment from ₹1.85 L

Ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, waffles, crepes, chocolates, dessert bars, dairy/milk parlours.

6 brands listed6 with terms checkedPart of Food & Beverage

Ice Cream & Desserts Franchises(6)

Belgian Waffle Co

Waffle kiosk, takeaway and café franchise; reported capex ₹11–18 L by format. Locator lists 812 outlets (Oct 2026); fee and royalty not published.

Investment

₹11 L - ₹18 L*

Reported by a third party — not verified

99 Pancakes

Food & Beverage

Mumbai pancake and dessert chain; café ₹35 L, Express shop ₹15 L (+GST); 91 outlets on its locator vs 95+ claimed; franchisor lost ₹4.9 Cr in FY25.

Investment

₹15 L - ₹35 L

Amul Parlour

Food & Beverage

Amul Parlour: ~₹1.85 L set-up incl. ₹25,000 refundable deposit, 100–150 sq ft, no royalty; Amul says 10,000+ parlours. Scooping parlours ~₹5 L.

Investment

₹1.85 L - ₹6 L

Baskin Robbins

Food & Beverage

Ice-cream parlour chain run in India by Graviss Foods; investment and royalty not published. Locator lists 1,164 entries against 800+ claimed.

Investment

Not published

The brand doesn't publish its investment

Not franchising

Havmor

Food & Beverage

Ahmedabad ice cream maker owned by Lotte since 2017; franchise page is an enquiry form with no terms; locator lists 413 entries, mostly Havfunn parlours.

Investment

Not published

The brand doesn't publish its investment

Not franchising

Naturals Ice Cream

Food & Beverage

Franchise paused: Naturals isn't taking new franchise requests. 185 parlours on its locator, mostly run by outside firms; FY25 revenue ₹412.8 Cr.

Investment

Not published

The brand doesn't publish its investment

Not franchising

Benchmarks — Ice Cream & Desserts brands

Not enough brands with checked terms yet (3 so far; we need at least 3 for any figure) to show a fair range.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ice Cream & Desserts Franchises

How much does a ice cream & desserts franchise cost in India?

It varies widely by brand, format and city. We don't yet have enough ice cream & desserts brands with checked terms to give a fair range — see each listing for its own figures.

How do I judge a ice cream & desserts franchise before investing?

Look past the brand's own numbers: check the franchisor's filed accounts, whether its outlet count matches its store locator, court or consumer cases, and talk to at least three franchisees who have run an outlet for two years or more. A franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.