FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES.
Based on 2025 FDD · 4 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $112K – $318K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $20K franchise fee. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES requires a total initial investment of $112K to $318K (midpoint approximately $215K), with an initial franchise fee of $20K.
RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES operates approximately 81 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 1.2% year-over-year change. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 9.4%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2021-2025). 3 loans across 2 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
Common questions buyers ask about RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES franchise ranges from $112K to $318K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Royalty fee details for RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES are available in their FDD. Contact the franchisor for current terms.
The initial franchise fee for RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES is $20,000.
There are approximately 81 RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES franchise locations as of 2023.
Profit data for RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES has an SBA loan default rate of 0.0% based on SBA 7(a) loan data.
Whether a RALPH’S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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