This is your opportunity to transplant this New York phenomenon to your own community. Tasti D-Lite’s vision is to develop a franchise network throughout the U.S., bringing this good-for-you treat to every city and town. We know America is ready!
If you seek to grow beyond a single location, Tasti D-Lite offers a multiple-unit ownership program, including a progressively reduced fee structure and additional training in managing a multi-unit business.
For single or multiple unit franchises, just fill out the online Request For Information form. Or contact one of our franchise development representatives to find out if we’re seeking franchisees in your location.
What is franchising?
Franchising is the most popular system for growing a business in the United States today.
Franchising is not a business itself. It’s simply one way of doing business. The word “franchising" may be used to describe a number of business models, but is most commonly used to describe business format franchising. The International Franchise Association defines franchising as: “a continuing relationship in which the franchisor provides a licensed privilege to do business, plus assistance in organizing training, merchandising and management in return for a consideration from the franchisee.”
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Is the Tasti D-Lite franchise opportunity the right choice for me?
If you’re lucky, it is! Deciding to go into business for yourself requires careful consideration. If you seek entrepreneurship—but as part of a team and with training, tools and support to help you—a Tasti D-Lite franchise may be just what you’re looking for. In addition to general business skills and sufficient investment capital, we’re looking for people who share our enthusiasm for helping others enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.
We encourage you to review the information posted on our website. Start by clicking on the “Own a Center” tab and explore the pages that follow.
Are you offering Tasti D-Lite franchises in the U.S.?
Yes! Tasti D-Lite’s vision is to develop a franchise network throughout the U.S. and around the world. That may now include your city or town; franchises are now available in many U.S. states and territories. Just fill out the online Request for Information form, or contact one of our franchise development representatives to find out if we’re seeking franchisees in your location.
Does Tasti D-Lite offer opportunities beyond owning a single center?
Absolutely. Tasti D-Lite is offering multiple-center franchise and Area Development licenses in all states where it currently offers individual franchises. The multiple-unit opportunity enables entrepreneurs to own and operate two or more centers in a particular territory. The Area Developer opportunity is available to more experienced entrepreneurs. Their license is to work with us in developing the franchise network across a much larger region. Area Developers are responsible for recruiting additional franchisees and providing local support to them. In return, they receive a portion of both the new franchise fees and ongoing royalties from their territory. Both the multiple-unit and Area Developer opportunities also give existing franchise owners options to scale their Tasti D-Lite businesses over time.
Is Tasti D-Lite franchising internationally?
Yes, our vision is to share Tasti’s goodness worldwide. As a key component of Tasti D-Lite’s global growth strategy, we’re now seeking country-level Master Franchisees in selected international markets. Master Franchisees are responsible for leading the development and operations of the Tasti D-Lite franchise network in their countries. A Master Franchisee will open the first center in their country. Then the Master Franchisee will recruit franchisees throughout the country and provide them training and support just as we do for our franchisees in the U.S. To qualify for a Master Franchise you must be an individual, group or company with significant experience in your country and the resources and management acumen to build a substantial business over time.
Once a Master Franchisee is in place in a country, individual franchises, multi-unit franchises and Area Development opportunities will then become available. Our policy is to first put a Master Franchisee in place to assure that local support and assistance are available to center franchisees, regardless of where they are located. If the center franchise is not yet available in your country, please let us know about your interest so we can contact you again as soon as a Master Franchisee is in place.
How long has Tasti D-Lite been in business?
Tasti D-Lite has over 20 years of experience serving great-tasting, good-for-you frozen desserts in New York and beyond. With new ownership, a new vision, and a highly experienced management team, Tasti D-Lite has entered a new phase of growth and professionalism.