Summary
As Australia's largest gelato retail brand, Gelatissimo has thrived in its 20 years, winning awards & expanding to 50+ stores. Driven by a flavour obsession we’re opening more stores in key locations.
Royalties
$300 pw
Marketing Fees
3% of net
Location Details
Major Shopping Centre Locations. Full details can be obtained upon application.
About the Opportunity
Gelatissimo are in a phase of growth with new stores opening across the country and we are specifically looking at Melbourne with a number of key locations now available in some of the most busiest shopping centres in Melbourne.
Craft your success story by becoming a Gelatissimo franchise partner. Since our humble beginnings in Sydney in 2002, we've grown into Australia's largest gelato retail brand. Our commitment to crafting artisan award-winning gelato with the finest ingredients has made us a household name. Join us in creating moments of joy, one scoop at a time, with a franchise agreement designed for your business success.
The Gelatissimo store format is dynamic and versatile - an adaptable concept designed to seamlessly fit into any space. With a typical investment ranging between AUD $300,000 to $450,000 (excluding GST), the actual cost is influenced by factors like store size and required equipment. This flexibility allows us to support a variety of store sizes and formats, ensuring that we collaborate closely with each franchisee to identify the optimal setup for their specific location. Whether it's a cosy kiosk, a bustling high-street spot, or a vibrant shopping centre presence, Gelatissimo is committed to working hand-in-hand with franchisees to curate an engaging and successful gelato experience tailored to the unique characteristics of their chosen space.
Take the first steps towards becoming a Gelatissimo Franchise owner by making an enquiry today.
Marketing support
Our award winning team are always creating new & exciting ideas to take to market. Our team work tirelessly to ensure you have the best tools available to grow your business.
Support offered to Franchisees includes;
- Designated product development team
- New Flavour releases all year round
- Financial & operational support
- National brand marketing program led by an experienced team.
- Dedicated local store marketing resources, including your own fund to create and drive local opportunities.
Training provided
Gelatissimo's Support Office provides assistance to our stores and partners throughout the entire process.
Key features include;
- Training and development throughout your ownership
- Dedicated Area Manager support from experienced food retailers and business managers.
- Focusing on between 15-20 stores each, they have the skills and the time to be hands on and involved with helping you drive your business.
Skills
- Having fun
- A love of people and good times
- Passion for food
- Love to see people smile
- A love of gelato!
Length of Agreement
Franchise Agreement: 5 Years (With an option for an additional 5 Years).
Year Business Established
2002
Year Franchising Commenced
2004
Site locations
70
History
Our story began in 2002 when our first store opened in the heart of Sydney. Word-of-mouth spread and before long, there were queues out the door! Since we started franchising in 2004, we've shared our tasty formula for success and extended our family of like-minded gelato lovers.
Today we have stores across Australia, as well as globally across Singapore, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, India and the USA. We're always growing and invite you to be a part of this journey with us as we share the love with delicious gelato!
Awards
Our gelato is multi award-winning. In 2022, we added another 18 awards to our collection, taking home awards from the Australian Dairy Industry Awards, the Royal Sydney Awards and the Royal Queensland Awards. In 2023 we continued adding Gold & Silver awards.
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