Dumont Creamery and Café franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Dumont Creamery and Café franchise fee is $30,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $219,921 to $391,393, with about $55,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Dumont Creamery and Café FDD.
What are the Dumont Creamery and Café franchise fees and investment?
The Dumont Creamery and Café franchise requires a franchise fee of $30,000 and a total initial investment of $219,921 to $391,393. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $219,921 to $391,393 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $55,000 |
| US locations | 1 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Coffee, Tea, & Drinks) |
| Headquarters | The Colony, Texas |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Franchising since | 2023 |
How does the Dumont Creamery and Café investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Dumont Creamery and Café's minimum investment of $219,921 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 782 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $30,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Dumont Creamery and Café belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Dumont Creamery and Café FDD?
Verify six parts of the Dumont Creamery and Café Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Dumont Creamery and Café discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Dumont Creamery and Café?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Dumont Creamery and Café:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Quiznos | $5,000 | $220,600 to $611,000 |
| 1000 Degrees Pizzeria | $29,500 | $220,650 to $784,250 |
| Flippin' Pizza New York Style | $0 to $25,000 | $220,700 to $513,400 |
| Milio's Sandwiches | $15,000 to $26,500 | $219,100 to $445,000 |
| Wing it On! | $35,000 | $218,900 to $473,333 |
See every brand in food & restaurant franchises.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dumont Creamery and Café franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Dumont Creamery and Café franchise ranges from $219,921 to $391,393, including a franchise fee of $30,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Dumont Creamery and Café franchise?
Dumont Creamery and Café lists a minimum of about $55,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Dumont Creamery and Café locations are there?
Dumont Creamery and Café reported 1 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Dumont Creamery and Café been franchising?
Dumont Creamery and Café started offering franchises in 2023 after the company was founded in 2023.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Dumont Creamery and Café and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dumont Creamery and Café. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.