MilkShake Factory

HOSPITALITY

MilkShake Factory is a premium dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as heritage chocolates crafted by fourth-generation chocolatiers

THE OPPORTUNITY

The MilkShake Factory Franchise Opportunity

Beginning in 1914 as a family-run chocolate business, MilkShake Factory was spun off in 2003 as a way to bring more business throughout the year to the family’s chocolate shop.

Elevated by fourth-generation chocolatiers, MilkShake Factory delivers handcrafted milkshakes and chocolates with a sophisticated yet simple operation.

Having been successful in the $1.5 trillion Foodservice & Hospitality industry for over a century, MilkShake Factory is presenting the sweetest opportunity in franchising!

Why MilkShake Factory?

MilkShake Factory is a one-of-a-kind franchise business opportunity offering not only elevated milkshakes and chocolate delights to its customers, but smiles to every community we serve.

Proprietary formulations and recipes that have been passed down through 4 generations of chocolatiers

Use of a proprietary housemade vanilla ice cream that serves as the base for all 14 of our milkshakes

Refined concept with proven unit economics that can successfully operate at scale

Leveraging high-end ice cream technology that allows for quick construction of our product

Certified training programs and robust standard operating procedures

We are the food service solution for the non-food service candidate

OUR STORY

MilkShake Factory began in 1914 as a soda fountain and chocolate shop in Pittsburgh, PA

In 2003, MilkShake Factory was founded by Dana Edwards Manatos, a former White House Staffer in the Advance Office for the President of the United States. As a fourth-generation chocolatier, Dana started scooping ice cream and dipping chocolates as a kid.

What began as a college project to evolve the family’s chocolate business into the MilkShake Factory led to the creation of the most popular first date destination and #1-ranked happy hour spot in all of Pittsburgh, PA.

“My siblings and I didn’t set out to build a franchise. We run our company to maintain a reputation of quality within the community and to make our family proud. When this opportunity was presented, we knew we had a playbook that other small business owners across the country could use to replicate our experience within their own communities as well.” – Dana Edwards Manatos, MilkShake Factory Founder & CEO

Business Features

14+ Milkshakes on our menu every day

Dairy-free option for health-conscious consumers

An assortment of chocolate and chocolate-dipped foods

Sundaes & Root Beer Floats

Roll-out of limited-time offering milkshakes and chocolates every 7-8 weeks

Financial Requirements

$200K

Liquid Cash

$800K

Net Worth

$510,492 to $772,548

Investment Range

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