Uncle Louie Gee I
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $7,500 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $54,400 – $118,250 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 0% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NY |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Uncle Louie Gee I, Inc |
| FDD issuance date | 2024-04-24 |
| Brand website | https://www.unclelouiegee.com |
About Uncle Louie Gee I
We grant and support franchises who operate an Uncle Louie G outlet which serves gourmet Italian ices, ice cream, cakes and other compatible products. (our “Predecessor”) the intellectual property and assets associated with the Uncle Louie G franchise system.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
Source: Item 20, p.45 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 11 (Item 20, p.46 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 5 (Item 20, p.45 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 1 (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.12 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): One civil action for breach of contract settled with a refund of licensing fees, and one state Attorney General investigation regarding unregistered franchise sales settled with a $5,000 penalty and rescission offers. (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.40 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.40 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 8 months (Item 11, p.34 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Fixed location units are granted a non-exclusive operating area (typically 0.1 to 0.5 mile radius) designated by the franchisor; mobile units have no territory but are restricted from operating within fixed location operating areas or at protected events. (Item 12, p.36-37 of the FDD)
Training: No later than 90 days prior to the scheduled opening of your Uncle Louie G Operating Unit or, if applicable the delivery of your Uncle Louie G Mobile Concession Trailer, we will provide your managers and other supervisory personnel with training in accordance with our Managers Training program. (Item 11, p.32 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Provide Operating Procedures
- Marketing and Promotional Assistance
- Operational Assistance
- Suppliers
- Operating Assistance
Source: Item 11, p.32 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Staten Island, NY (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 18 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 18 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.41 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.41 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.45 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 21 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Uncle Louie Gee I directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
We have not yet extracted this brand's Item 12 territory terms from its FDD. The franchisor's current FDD is the authoritative source.
Next steps with Uncle Louie Gee I
Put Uncle Louie Gee I on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.