Turn your love of gelato into a business of your own.
Join a growing Auckland dessert brand built around premium gelato, memorable customer experiences and a franchise model designed to help you launch with confidence.
- Established since 2013
- 8 Auckland locations
- Award-winning heritage
Premium Product
Broad dessert range
Site Guidance
Location & format support
Training
Opening & operating guidance
Marketing Support
Brand & local campaigns
A simpler way to enter the dessert business.
Start with an established brand, developed products and practical support instead of building every part of a hospitality concept from zero.
Flexible Investment
Store formats and footprints can be considered for different locations, budgets and operating models.
Premium Product Range
Serve gelato, sorbet, milkshakes, sundaes, waffles, brownies, cheesecake and take-home products.
Easy to Operate
A streamlined day-to-day model is designed to simplify team onboarding and staff training.
Ready Supply
A reliable supply model can help maintain product consistency while reducing unnecessary complexity.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Create more sales opportunities through scoops, tubs, desserts, drinks and seasonal offers.
Marketing Support
Benefit from social content, seasonal campaigns, launch activity and local-store marketing direction.
Build a business people love coming back to.
The Gelato Workshop began with a simple idea: create excellent gelato, serve it with care and give customers a reason to return.
Today the brand has grown across Auckland, serving families, friends and dessert lovers with a wider product mix that goes far beyond a single scoop.
- Established Auckland presence
- Quality-focused product range
- Family-friendly positioning
- Repeat-purchase potential
One brand. Multiple ways to serve customers.
A broader dessert menu creates more occasions to visit, more opportunities to increase spend and more reasons for customers to return.
Gelato & Sorbet
Classic favourites, seasonal flavours and inclusive options.
Milkshakes
Popular gelato flavours transformed into premium shakes.
Sundaes
Layered gelato, sauces and premium toppings.
Belgian Waffles
Warm waffles paired with gelato and indulgent toppings.
Brownies
Rich chocolate desserts that pair naturally with gelato.
Cheesecakes
A premium dessert option for additional customer occasions.
Focus on running your business — not reinventing it.
One of the hardest parts of starting independently is creating every system yourself. A franchise model gives you a foundation to operate from.
- Established brand direction
- Developed menu and product standards
- Store setup guidance
- Marketing framework and campaigns
Store Setup
Layout, customer flow, equipment and brand presentation guidance.
Systems
Processes designed to support consistent day-to-day operations.
From planning to opening day — and beyond.
Becoming a franchise partner means joining a wider network. The support structure helps you understand the system, prepare the store and operate to brand standards.
Site Selection Assistance
Guidance when considering customer traffic, surrounding trade, access and format suitability.
Store Setup Guidance
Support around layout, equipment, customer flow and brand presentation.
Initial Training
Learn products, procedures, service expectations and the systems required to operate.
Opening Support
Prepare for launch so the store is ready to deliver the intended customer experience.
Ongoing Assistance
Continue receiving practical guidance after opening as the business develops.
Staff Training
A straightforward operating model helps make team onboarding more manageable.
A Gelato Workshop can take different shapes.
The right format depends on location, customer traffic, available footprint and commercial feasibility.
High Street Store
A full retail experience with strong street visibility and local customer traffic.
Shopping Centre
Position the brand inside an established retail destination with existing foot traffic.
Kiosk
A compact format designed for efficient service in high-traffic environments.
Food Court
A streamlined footprint within busy shopping and dining destinations.
Tourist Destination
Premium frozen desserts positioned for leisure and destination-driven foot traffic.
From a local gelato business to a growing Auckland brand.
Since 2013, The Gelato Workshop has focused on quality gelato and memorable dessert experiences. Today the brand serves customers through eight Auckland locations.
2013
Established in Auckland
8 Locations
A growing Auckland footprint
Award-Winning Heritage
Recognition featured on The Gelato Workshop’s current website.
From enquiry to opening your doors.
A clear process helps both sides explore fit, location, format and the practical steps required before launch.
Submit Enquiry
Tell us about yourself, your preferred area and interest in the opportunity.
Initial Conversation
Discuss your goals, experience, preferred territory and business expectations.
Assessment
Explore whether the opportunity is a suitable fit for both you and the brand.
Location Planning
Work through proposed locations, territory considerations and format suitability.
Agreement & Setup
Complete required documentation and begin preparing the approved location.
Training
Learn products, procedures, systems, service standards and brand expectations.
Store Launch
Prepare for opening and welcome your first Gelato Workshop customers.
Ongoing Support
Continue working with the wider brand team as the business develops.
Great franchisees start with the right attitude.
You do not necessarily need to be a chef. What matters is your willingness to learn the system, maintain standards, serve customers well and actively build your local business.
Customer Focused
Committed to a welcoming, high-quality customer experience.
Hands-On Mindset
Motivated to understand and actively develop the day-to-day business.
Team Builder
Comfortable leading, training and creating a positive store culture.
Standards Driven
Willing to follow established operating and brand guidelines consistently.
Locally Engaged
Interested in becoming part of the community surrounding the store.
Growth Oriented
Focused on developing a sustainable long-term local business.
Questions before taking the next step?
Commercial figures such as investment ranges, franchise fees and royalties should be added only after final franchise terms are confirmed.
Ready to own a Gelato Workshop?
Take the first step towards exploring your own Gelato Workshop location. Tell us a little about yourself and the area you are interested in.
- No obligation to enquire
- Discuss location & format options
- Learn about the franchise process
- Speak directly with the team
+64 20 4023 3483
hello@thegelatoworkshop.co.nz
Franchise Enquiry
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