The Peach Cobbler Factory franchise
A The Peach Cobbler Factory franchisee operates a dessert restaurant serving cobblers, ice cream, shakes and puddings. At the end of 2025 there were 107 The Peach Cobbler Factory locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $203K–$613K
- Franchise fee
- $34,950
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 107+81 in 2 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From PCF Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a The Peach Cobbler Factory franchise costs
Opening one brick-and-mortar restaurant costs an estimated $203,444 to $613,274. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: PCF Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
The Peach Cobbler Factory franchise fee
The franchise fee is $34,950. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: PCF Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of net sales, paid monthly. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: PCF Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
No figures The Peach Cobbler Factory does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: PCF Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 48
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 (+40) | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 90 (+24) | 1 | 7 |
| 2025 | 107 (+17) | 0 | 12 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: PCF Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
How The Peach Cobbler Factory compares
Of the 18 ice cream franchises on this site, The Peach Cobbler Factory is the 4th cheapest to open and the 13th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Peach Cobbler Factory | Typical ice cream |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $203K | $350K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 12% | 2.8% |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +311.5% | +15.9% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 15 of 18 |
Typical is the median across the 18 brands in ice cream franchises.
