Does Marble Slab Brands, the parent company of Marble Slab Creamery, offer franchises?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are a direct subsidiary of Marble Slab Franchise Brands LLC ("Marble Slab Brands"), which makes Marble Slab Brands our immediate parent company. Marble Slab Brands owns the intellectual property rights to the Marble Slab concept, and has licensed us the right to use and sublicense the Marble Slab concept under a Master License Agreement. Marble Slab Brands' principal place of business is the same as ours.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Disclosure Document, Marble Slab Franchising, LLC (MSC) is the direct franchisor. However, Marble Slab Brands LLC, the parent company of MSC, does not directly offer franchises. Instead, Marble Slab Brands owns the intellectual property rights to the Marble Slab Creamery concept and licenses MSC the right to use and sublicense the concept.
This means that prospective franchisees will enter into an agreement with Marble Slab Franchising, LLC, not Marble Slab Brands. Marble Slab Brands plays a crucial role as the owner of the brand's intellectual property, ensuring consistency and quality across all franchised locations.
It is important for potential franchisees to understand the relationship between Marble Slab Franchising, LLC and Marble Slab Brands, as it clarifies who they will be directly dealing with during the franchising process and who ultimately controls the brand's standards and trademarks. Additionally, FAT Brands, Inc. acquired Marble Slab Brands in 2021, further solidifying the brand's position within a larger portfolio of franchise systems.