Summary
As Australia's largest gelato retail brand, Gelatissimo has thrived in its 20 years, winning awards & expanding to 56+ stores. Driven by a flavour obsession we’re opening more stores in key locations.
Royalties
$350 pw
Marketing Fees
3% of net
Location Details
Little Malop Street
Located in Geelong, a city known for its bustling food scene and strong local following, this location offers the perfect backdrop for Gelatissimo’s vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
About the Opportunity
Gelatissimo are in a phase of growth with new stores opening across the country and we are specifically looking in the Geelong area.
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 is dedicated to continuously innovating, bringing new and exciting ideas to market. With a tireless commitment, we provide franchisees with cutting-edge tools for business growth. Our comprehensive support includes a designated product development team, year-round new flavour releases, financial and operational guidance, and a national brand marketing program led by an experienced team. Additionally, franchisees benefit from dedicated local store marketing fund and resources.
Training provided
The Gelatissimo Support Office stands as a robust backbone, ensuring assistance and guidance for franchise partners at every step. Our comprehensive support includes continuous training and development, commencing from onboarding and extending throughout your ownership. Additionally, a dedicated Area Manager will be actively involved, providing you support and direction enabling you to drive the success of your business. This integrated support system is tailored to maximise your potential and foster a thriving business venture.
Skills
At Gelatissimo, our mission is creating everyday moments that matter, one flavour-obsessed scoop or bite at a time. Achieving this goal requires unwavering dedication, focus and passion from our franchise partners. With this in mind we seek partners with essential skills and traits, including a customer-centric mindset, a passion for quality, strong business acumen, leadership skills, adaptability, effective communication, and ethical values. These qualities contribute to the vibrant and successful Gelatissimo experience we aim to deliver.
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 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
Gelatissimo’s award-winning gelato keeps impressing. In 2025, Gelatissimo won GOLD, 4x SILVER & 1 BRONZE at DIAA & Sydney Royal. We’ve scored awards every year since 2022 across World Dairy Expo, Royal QLD & more - plus Best Brand Transformation 2024!
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