Bruster's Real Ice Cream, by the numbers
Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.
SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S0263)
84 deals since 2020 · typical deal $540K · 1.96% failure rate
84
Deals since 2020
$540K
Typical deal
20
Deals since FY2025
1.96%
Failure rate (FY20–23)
Bruster's Real Ice Cream's 1.96% failure rate sits in the normal range for franchises. Underwrite the location, not just the brand.
What buyers pay for Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Most Bruster's Real Ice Cream deals financed between $213K and $805K. Above $805K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.
- Monthly payment (10-yr)
- $7,062
- Down payment (10%)
- $60K
- Cash to close (all-in)
- $80K
Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.
Could you get the loan?
Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.
Credit score
Available cash (you'll need ~$80K)
Experience
Recent financings
- Bruster's Real Ice Cream in San Antonio, TX — $800K (2026) · United Community Bank
- Program
- Preferred Lenders Program
- Rate at approval
- 9% variable
- Term