À La Mode Shoppe is America's only nut-free, sesame-free and egg-free ice cream franchise. While every other brand hands out allergen warnings, you get to welcome the 33 million Americans they turn away. A proven concept, multiple revenue streams and full support from day one.
Sandy Roth opened the first À La Mode Shoppe on Manhattan's Upper East Side, designed from day one for families with food-allergic children. Her husband Marc, with 25 years in hospitality, studied at Ice Cream University and built a product that leaves nuts, sesame and eggs out entirely. What started as one shop became a HACCP-certified Bronx facility and a brand in thousands of stores.
“We set out to build the shop that never had to say no. Every child walks in and gets to say yes.”
You are not opening another ice cream shop. You are bringing a safe, beloved brand to a market that has been waiting for it, with the systems, training and supply chain already built.
Every major ice cream franchise carries allergen warnings for nuts, sesame and eggs. À La Mode removed them entirely. That leaves you a category of one, serving customers no competitor will safely take.
Americans with food allergies waiting for a yes 🍦
Scoops are only the start. Birthday parties, catering, facility rentals and retail sales keep the register busy well beyond the cone, and well into the off-season.
No food service background required. Our comprehensive 40-hour program covers everything you need to run the shop with confidence, whatever your experience.
We help you choose your location and bring the look of the brand to life, from layout to finishes.
Ten-plus years of company operations, a USA Today top-six nod and product in 2,000+ retail stores nationwide.
Qualifying veterans receive a 15% reduction on the initial franchise fee. We are proud to support those who served.
This is not a concept on paper. À La Mode is on shelves, at landmarks and in the press, with more than a decade of operating history behind it.
USA Today put À La Mode Shoppe among the best in the country, a national stamp of approval that draws families through the door before you ever advertise.
From theme parks to arenas to American landmarks, the brand already shows up where families gather.
A HACCP-certified Bronx facility supplies thousands of stores nationwide, so name recognition arrives in your market before you do.
Whether you want a flagship community hub or a lean first location, there is a model sized for your market. Multi-unit development starts at a minimum of two units.
Best for first-time franchisees or smaller markets that want to move fast with a lean footprint.
Best for owner-operators who want room for parties, events and deep community engagement.
A note on financing and figures. SBA financing options may be available, though the company does not provide direct financing. The 2025 Manhattan figures shown above reflect a single company location and are not a guarantee of the results any franchisee will achieve. All offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.
Complete a short inquiry with your name, contact details and the liquid capital you have available.
Our franchise team reaches out to discuss availability and the prime markets still open near you.
Read the Franchise Disclosure Document in full so you can make an informed decision with no surprises.
When the fit is right on both sides, you sign the franchise agreement and officially join the family.
Complete the comprehensive training program. No food service experience needed, just enthusiasm.
We guide you through site selection and design so your location is built to perform from day one.
Launch your shop with ongoing operational support behind you and a market that is ready to say yes.
Tell us a little about yourself and our franchise representative will reach out about availability in your market. No pressure, just a real conversation.