Morelia Gourmet Paletas

Morelia Gourmet Paletas

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Food & Beverage · Mexican Inspired

Investment min
$193K
Total: $193K–$441K
Avg gross revenue
$373.7K
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$59.5K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
6%
of gross revenue
Locations
17
Franchising since 2019

Description

What is Morelia Gourmet Paletas?

Handcrafted paletas with a pick-your-flavor, dip, and topping customization model

Morelia Gourmet Paletas is redefining frozen desserts with handcrafted paletas made from premium natural ingredients. Drawing inspiration from Mexican paletas, Italian gelato, and French sorbet, offering a fully customizable treat experience for all ages. Founded by friends passionate about ice cream and a desire to create the ultimate frozen dessert experience, we provide a unique customer experience using "PICK IT, DIP IT, TOP IT", which allows guests to customize their paletas with a wide selection of flavors, dippings, and toppings; a rich, refreshing, and customizable dessert like no other. Since launching in Miami in 2016, the brand has grown to 18+ locations across the country, bringing joy, one paleta at a time.

  • Artisan paletas
  • Customizable frozen treats
  • Instagram-worthy desserts
  • Latin American dessert culture
  • Tourist destination retail
  • Family shareability focus

Location Analysis

Where Morelia Gourmet Paletas wins

The brand's strongest presence is in the Southeastern U.S., specifically South Florida, with Florida as the top state and the Miami metro area as the top market. Units are concentrated in the Miami/South Florida metro where the brand originated, clustered in walkable, high-foot-traffic urban districts and mixed-use developments. Additional units extend outward into other Florida metros before out-of-state expansion. The concept is suited to co-tenancy near restaurants, entertainment venues, and evening-traffic corridors. Target demographics include urban and inner-suburban consumers seeking premium desserts, markets with meaningful Hispanic/Latino populations familiar with paletas, families with children, young adults, tourist districts, and social-media-oriented consumers. Candidates should validate local pedestrian traffic patterns, evening and weekend activity, and competitive positioning within their specific territory.
Total Locations
20
Franchise units
17
Corporate locations
3
Avg. sq. footage
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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Morelia Gourmet Paletas

Avg gross revenue$373,707
Investment range$193,000 – $441,000
Investment midpoint$317,000
Brand fund3%
Royalty6%
Franchise fee$59,500
Min. net worth$500,000
Min. liquid capital$100,000
Morelia Gourmet Paletas requires an initial investment between $193,000 and $441,000, with a franchise fee of $59,500. Founded in 2016, the brand operates 17 units. Reported gross revenue is $373,707. The concept is built around a freezer-intensive, small-footprint retail format focused on handcrafted frozen paletas. The investment range reflects the build-out costs for specialized refrigeration and merchandising equipment, as well as storefront requirements in high-visibility retail environments. The capital required positions this as a compact specialty dessert concept rather than a full-service restaurant operation.
Did you know? Morelia Gourmet Paletas is a Mexican-inspired food and beverage concept specializing in handcrafted frozen paletas. The initial investment ranges from $193,000 to $441,000. The franchise fee is $59,500. The brand operates compact, freezer-intensive retail units designed for high-visibility storefronts in urban districts and mixed-use developments.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$193K–$441K
Most common
$193,000
Minimum
$317,000
Midpoint
$441,000
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $317,000 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$411.6K
YOY change (2025 -> 2026)
-17%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Morelia Gourmet Paletas has an average gross revenue of $373.7K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

Franchise footprint

+13% YoY
17 units open as of 2026 FDD+2 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Morelia Gourmet Paletas's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Morelia Gourmet Paletas franchise typically ranges between $193,000.00 and $441,000.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
$373.7K avg revenue · 17+ US franchises