A HUGE MARKET WITH NO COMPETITION

33 million Americans have food allergies. Other ice cream franchises turn them away with a disclaimer. You don't need those ingredients to make incredible ice cream. There's a huge market ready to be served.

USA Today named us one of America's top six ice cream shops. LEGOLAND chose us. So did Madison Square Garden. So did Graceland. We're ready to expand. Are you?

Scoops are just the beginning. Events, birthday parties, facility rentals, and retail — the Scoop Shoppe Plus generates revenue from multiple streams.

A PROVEN BRAND

A La Mode Shoppe is America's only nut-free, sesame-free, egg-free
ice cream franchise.

12,000 ice cream shops.
1-in-13 kids
can't safely enjoy them.

BUSINESS IS MORE THAN SCOOPS

THE OPPORTUNITY

Over 2,000 retail stores

PROUDLY SERVED AT

OUR STORY

GET IN BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE

A La Mode Shoppe is actively awarding its first franchises. Prime markets across the country are still wide open.

Sandy Roth's entrepreneurial instincts started long before her first ice cream store opened. In Los Angeles, she ran a children's boutique called Showroom A La Mode — a name that stuck with her.

She always wanted an ice cream shop. When a charming space opened up across from the home she shared with her husband Marc on Manhattan's Upper East Side, she knew exactly what to do with it. She built it around the families she understood, and designed it to be the shop that never had to say no — especially to the 1 in 13 children with nut, sesame, or egg allergies.

There was just one problem. Neither of them knew how to make ice cream.
That's where Marc came in. With 25 years in hospitality — from the Waldorf Astoria to his own steakhouse to a second restaurant concept in Harlem — he knew how to build and run a food business. He Googled ice cream making, found Ice Cream University (yes, it's a real place), enrolled, and got to work.

What happened next was not gradual. Demand outpaced the shop so quickly they built a 5,000 square foot HACCP-certified manufacturing facility in the Bronx from scratch. A second location followed in East Hampton. Their ice cream reached Madison Square Garden, and 2,000 retail stores nationwide.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

of revenue from
ice cream sales*

47%

$173,634

in gross profit, adjusted for expected franchisee expenses*

$380,970

in sales from Manhattan shop*

37%

of revenue from
parties & catering*

13%

of revenue from
facility rentals*

* Financial figures reflect the historical performance of the affiliate-owned A La Mode Shoppe located in Manhattan, New York during the 2025 fiscal year (January 1 – December 31, 2025), as set forth in Item 19 of the A La Mode Shoppe Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) dated March 18, 2026. Gross sales of $380,970 and gross profit less disclosed and franchisee-related expenses of $173,634 represent the results of a single affiliate-owned location and are not a guarantee, projection, or forecast of the financial performance of any franchised location. Individual results will vary based on location, market conditions, management, and other factors. You should review Item 19 of the FDD and all accompanying agreements carefully with a qualified financial and legal advisor before making any investment decision.

TWO FORMATS. ONE PROVEN BRAND.

Scoop Shoppe Plus

Scoop Shoppe

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $284,500 – $483,000
FRANCHISE FEE: $35,000
SPACE REQUIRED: 1,000 – 1,200 sq ft

The Scoop Shoppe Plus is the complete A La Mode Shoppe concept — ice cream, events, birthday parties, facility rentals, and retail under one roof. Multiple revenue streams, deep community ties, and a reason for families to come back for every occasion.

BEST FOR: Owner-operators and executive owners seeking a high-engagement, community-anchored business in family-oriented markets.

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $190,000 – $368,000
FRANCHISE FEE: $35,000
SPACE REQUIRED: 200 – 600 sq ft

The Scoop Shoppe brings A La Mode's 100% nut-free, sesame-free, and egg-free ice cream to inline retail, lifestyle centers, and high-traffic locations. Lower entry cost, smaller footprint, same allergen-free promise.

BEST FOR: First-time franchisees, multi-unit operators adding a complementary concept, or markets where a smaller format is the right fit.

Multi-unit development

Committed to more than one location? A La Mode Shoppe offers development agreements for operators ready to bring the brand to multiple markets. Minimum two units. Contact us for details.

Got Questions

We have answers.

A La Mode Shoppe has operated company-owned locations on Manhattan's Upper East Side and in East Hampton for over a decade. Our ice cream is served at LEGOLAND New York, Madison Square Garden, Nassau Coliseum, and in 2,000+ retail stores nationwide. These aren't relationships a brand earns without a proven product and a proven operation. Being among our first franchisees means you're buying into a validated concept at the ground floor of national expansion, with all the proof of concept already in place.

No. Our training program is designed to equip franchisees with everything they need to operate successfully regardless of their background. What matters more than industry experience is business acumen, community commitment, and a passion for what this brand stands for.

We're in the earliest stages of national expansion, which means prime markets across the country are still available. We're actively seeking franchise partners in urban, suburban, and lifestyle markets of all sizes. Reach out through the form on this page and our franchise team will follow up on availability in your specific market.

From the moment you sign your franchise agreement, our team is with you. Initial training covers 40 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction. We provide site selection guidance, store design support, a complete operations manual, marketing assets, and ongoing field support throughout your franchise term.

Ice cream does have seasonality, but A La Mode Shoppe is designed to mitigate it. Events, birthday parties, and facility rentals generate revenue year-round regardless of weather or season. Our Manhattan Upper East Side location operates as a year-round business. Our East Hampton location experiences the kind of pronounced seasonality you'd expect from a resort market, which is why we look carefully at market characteristics when evaluating franchise locations.

Every major ice cream franchise carries allergen warnings for nuts, sesame, and eggs. They cannot serve the 33 million Americans with food allergies without risk of cross-contamination. A La Mode Shoppe eliminated those allergens entirely. We built our Bronx manufacturing facility to ensure every scoop we serve is risk-free for customers. No other ice cream franchise has done this. It gives us an entirely uncontested market position.

A La Mode Franchising does not offer direct financing. However, A La Mode Shoppe franchises may qualify for SBA loan programs, which are commonly used for franchise investments. We recommend working with a financial advisor or franchise-experienced lender to explore your options. Our franchise team can provide guidance on the process.

Yes. Qualifying veterans of the United States military may receive a 15% reduction on the initial franchise fee under their first Franchise Agreement. To qualify, veterans must provide documentation of honorable discharge and own at least 51% of the franchisee entity. We're proud to support those who've served — reach out to our franchise team for details.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.

A La Mode Shoppe is America's only nut-free, sesame-free,
egg-free ice cream franchise.

12,000 ice cream shops.
1-in-13 kids
can't safely enjoy them.

Get in touch with our franchise representative to explore the opportunity

Request more info

A HUGE UNDERSERVED MARKET

33 million Americans have food allergies. Other ice cream franchises turn them away with a disclaimer. You don't need those ingredients to make incredible ice cream. There's a huge market ready to be served.

USA Today named us one of America's top six ice cream shops. LEGOLAND chose us. So did Madison Square Garden. So did Graceland. We're ready to expand. Are you?

Scoops are just the beginning. Events, birthday parties, facility rentals, and retail — the Scoop Shoppe Plus generates revenue from multiple streams.

A PROVEN BRAND

BUSINESS IS MORE THAN SCOOPS

THE OPPORTUNITY

GET IN BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE

A La Mode Shoppe is actively awarding its first franchises. Prime markets across the country are still wide open.

Over 2,000

PROUDLY SERVED AT

From LA fashion boutique to NYC ice cream shop

OUR STORY

Sandy Roth's entrepreneurial instincts started long before her first ice cream store opened. In Los Angeles, she ran a children's boutique called Showroom A La Mode — a name that stuck with her.

She always wanted an ice cream shop. When a charming space opened up across from the home she shared with her husband Marc on Manhattan's Upper East Side, she knew exactly what to do with it. She built it around the families she understood, and designed it to be the shop that never had to say no — especially to the 1 in 13 children with nut, sesame, or egg allergies.

There was just one problem. Neither of them knew how to make ice cream.
That's where Marc came in. With 25 years in hospitality — from the Waldorf Astoria to his own steakhouse to a second restaurant concept in Harlem — he knew how to build and run a food business. He Googled ice cream making, found Ice Cream University (yes, it's a real place), enrolled, and got to work.

What happened next was not gradual. Demand outpaced the shop so quickly they built a 5,000 square foot HACCP-certified manufacturing facility in the Bronx from scratch. A second location followed in East Hampton. Their ice cream reached Madison Square Garden, and 2,000 retail stores nationwide.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

of revenue from
ice cream sales*

47%

$173,634

in gross profit, adjusted for expected franchisee expenses*

$380,970

in sales in from Manhattan shop*

37%

of revenue from
parties & catering*

13%

of revenue from
facility rentals*

* Financial figures reflect the historical performance of the affiliate-owned A La Mode Shoppe located in Manhattan, New York during the 2025 fiscal year (January 1 – December 31, 2025), as set forth in Item 19 of the A La Mode Shoppe Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) dated March 18, 2026. Gross sales of $380,970 and gross profit less disclosed and franchisee-related expenses of $173,634 represent the results of a single affiliate-owned location and are not a guarantee, projection, or forecast of the financial performance of any franchised location. Individual results will vary based on location, market conditions, management, and other factors. You should review Item 19 of the FDD and all accompanying agreements carefully with a qualified financial and legal advisor before making any investment decision.

2 FORMATS. 1 PROVEN BRAND.