
tasti D-lite - Franchise
By creating great tasting frozen snacks that are also healthy, tasti D-lite puts its franchisees is in a prime position to take advantage of America's health-conscious habits while maintaining un-matched popularity with customers! Throw in our comprehensive training and support, marketing plans and proven business model and the potential for success is unlimited! Contact us today to learn more!
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $70,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Net Worth: | $250,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
Total Investment: | $91,200 - $432,760 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Financing: | Via 3rd party |
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Training: | Available |
Veteran Discount: | 10% Off Franchise Fee |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Franchise Units: | 53 |
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Total Units: | 147 |
Franchising Since: | 2006 |
What Does a tasti D-lite Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $70,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $250,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $91,200 - $432,760. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans (10% Off Franchise Fee). *
About Us

THE HEALTHIER FROZEN TREAT PHENOMENON RAVED ABOUT IN THE MEDIA
Now embarking on its first major nationwide franchise expansion!
A Legendary Treat with a Fanatical Fan Base
Over the past 25 years, Tasti D-Lite has become the favorite guilt-free daily indulgence of celebrities, supermodels, and anyone who cares about their health and their shape. Tasti D-Lite's fame and popularity grew by word of mouth, first in New York City. Before long, a large and loyal customer base lined up day and night to satisfy their Tasti cravings.
Rave reviews and appearances on highly-rated TV shows like Sex and the City, The Apprentice, 30 Rock, The Tyra Banks Show, and The Today Show have made Tasti D-Lite into an iconic brand with a cult-like following.
The Demand
Finally Available to Your Community: Pent-Up Demand for a Cult Brand
With hordes of fans and high media visibility, Tasti D-Lite holds a unique place in the rapidly-expanding market of lower fat, lower calorie frozen treats: It has gained the status of a national cultural phenomenon, even though it's never been available nationwide!
Now, after nearly 25 years of legendary popularity, the PENT-UP DEMAND for Tasti D-Lite will finally be satisfied by franchise locations expanding into your area. The sweet flavor of business success, in a growing $27 billion industry, can now be yours!
The Tasti Facts

Proprietary Formula … Lower in Fat, Calories & Carbs ...
Over 100 Flavors … Creamy and Delicious!
- Overall spending on reduced fat, lower-carb, and lower calorie products is up $9 billion in the last 4 years
- The light segment makes up 23% of the growing frozen dessert market and is projected to grow another 20% by 2012
- Light frozen treat sales are projected to grow to $27 billion by 2014
Consumers will always crave sweet treats but, today, they demand healthier treats that don't blow their diets or cause other health concerns. As the "light frozen dessert" market continues to grow, Tasti D-Lite's popularity has exploded because it offers a unique, one-of-a-kind product that appeals to all demographic segments.
Our Unique, Simple, and Powerful Business Model Includes:
- A proprietary formulation with customized equipment
- Innovative marketing strategies and sales promotions
- Simple operation built in to the model
- Two options of store models:
- Traditional Full-Service model
- Hybrid model: part Self-Serve and part Full-Service

Testimonials
"Our location is surrounded by yogurt and ice cream shops so we needed a significant differentiator with delicious taste comparable to ice cream but lower in carbs and calories than the competitors. With over 100 terrific flavors, superior nutritionals and a cult following - Tasti has it all!"
-Dr. Robert Chick, Franchise Owner Tustin, California
"As Tasti consumers, we knew how delicious and nutritious the product was so coming to Discovery Day was very important. After meeting the Tasti staff we felt very comfortable, confident, and excited to move forward."
-Vinny Errigo & Donna Sabatini, Franchise Owners, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

Now Offering
- Single and Multi Unit Franchises
- Area Developer Opportunities
- International Master Franchises
- As members of the International Franchise Association's VetFran program, we offer qualified veterans a substantial discount on our franchise fee.
$27 Billion Industry … 25 Years of Popularity...
1 Amazing Ground Floor Opportunity!
PENT-UP DEMAND ...
Bring Tasti D-Lite to your community!
We have prime territories available across the U.S. and in selected international markets.
Availability
tasti D-lite is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Canada
Interested parties should have at least $70,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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