Start Your Ice Cream Business with Bombay Creamery: A Partnership Guide

The term franchise can sometimes be used quite loosely to mean any kind of involvement with a brand, but in reality we grow through supply partnerships. A franchisee will provide the territory, cold storage and local relationships, whilst the brand will provide you with a premium product portfolio and support team to guide you through onboarding.

You can choose between becoming a Dealer, Distributor or Super Stockist. Dealers are great for retail entrepreneurs. Distributors offer the opportunity to cover a city/territory. Super Stockists are perfect for those with existing networks in place to control regional distribution. There is also an option for Carrying and Forwarding (CNF). Each option will be suitable for different sized businesses so the first step is to decide which of these options you want to go for based on your available space, budget and experience.

A partnership is only as strong as the product on the shelf. The Bombay Creamery range is planned so that one freezer can serve very different customers.

Large tub sizes perfect for families, birthdays and festivals. Cookies & Cream, Double Chocolate and Alphonso Mango will help you earn those larger sales.

Crispy Waffle Cone. Generous swirl of ice cream from Choco Delight to Cotton Candy. Perfect impulse purchase. Ideal for selling near Markets, Schools & Busy Roads.

A Chocolate Almond ice cream encased in a crispy chocolate shell. Customers looking for something richer will go for these. Great way to give a premium option in your freezer.

Strawberry Sorbet, Alphonso Mango and Creamy Coconut. Fun and easy to eat. Perfect for children or those wanting a lighter fruit taste.

A Bombay Creamery dealership suits people who run or plan to open a retail point, such as a general store, dairy shop, sweet shop or ice cream parlour. You keep the range in display freezers and sell to walk-in customers. Those looking for a Bombay Creamery ice cream dealership will find it is the simpler way into the brand, since it needs a shop and a freezer rather than a delivery setup.

A Bombay Creamery distribution franchise is ideal for local entrepreneurs looking to sell to many retailers. You will have your products stored in a cold store, create a delivery schedule and ensure that your retailers are kept stocked throughout the season. As a result, an ice cream distribution franchise with Bombay Creamery will reward great logistics and good relationships with retailers over one amazing shop location.

Super stockist partners support a wider network with stock planning and regional reach. They are usually established businesses that already handle warehousing and several distributors. Terms for super stockist and CNF are discussed after your enquiry is reviewed.

Practical reasons for choosing to become a Bombay Creamery Dealer:

• Gives a premium appearance to your retail. The purple packaging will stand out in a busy freezer.
• There are 4 different ranges – tubs, cones, bars and sticks – meaning your freezer can cater for a range of customers.
• A wide range of flavours will mean customers will want to return.
• You can choose the perfect model to fit your network, location and ambitions.

The quality of the ice cream will depend on you. Your freezer will determine how good your Bombay Creamery ice creams will be. Keeping the temperature consistent, handling the ice creams correctly and keeping them neat will ensure customers will want to return.

The cost of investing in a Bombay Creamery Distributorship will depend on many factors such as the type of partnership you wish to have, your territory and how large you plan to go. Our enquiry form gives you an indication of the price range you can expect to pay for your distributorship, with options from ₹5-10 Lakhs, ₹10-25 Lakhs, ₹25-50 Lakhs, and ₹50+ Lakhs. Once we've reviewed your enquiry we'll be able to give you more information on the commercial terms.

As well as stock you will need to take into account the cost of having a cold room/freezers, delivery vehicle, staff, licences and working capital to help get your retailers through the busy period. When considering an ice cream distributorship with Bombay Creamery it's important to take these costs into consideration before placing your first order.

If you want to become Bombay Creamery distributor, the process has four steps:

• Share your interest. Tell the team about your experience, location and preferred partnership.
• Find your fit. Discuss the model and territory that suit your business.
• Review the details. Understand the requirements, documents and commercial terms.
• Get ready to launch. Complete onboarding and plan your first product assortment.

Keep a few things ready before you begin: your city and pincode, a short summary of your business experience, details of the storage space you have, and the investment range you are comfortable with.

A lot of readers will search for 'how to apply for a Bombay Creamery franchise' and will be looking for a straightforward answer. The first step is to fill out the enquiry form located on the Bombay Creamery website. You will need to provide your name, email address, telephone number, state, city, pin code, ideal partnership model and your investment range. From here, our team will look through your information and organise a chat. They will then confirm if your area is available. We check each area so you will want to make sure your pin code is correct.

• Before becoming a dealer of Bombay Creamery ice creams, visit local retailers and take note of which freezers are selling most.
• Make sure your power source is working and keep an alternative available, especially if your distributorship is holding large amounts of stock.
• Be honest about your budget and the space you can offer.
• Plan working capital for the slower months as well as the summer peak.
• Read the partnership terms page on the website before your first call.

The ice cream industry lends itself well to small frequent transactions and means that those with patience can reap rewards. The three clear options offered from Bombay Creamery include dealership for retailing on the counter, distributorship for a city or territory and super stockist for regional networks. The best way to get started with a Bombay Creamery franchise or the franchise business overall would be to get in touch directly. If you’re interested in a Bombay Creamery dealership for your shop, or a Bombay Creamery distributorship for your city then simply fill out the enquiry form below so we can look at your territory.

Bombay Creamery works with partners through dealership, distributorship, super stockist and CNF models rather than one outlet format. The team will help you find the model that fits.

A dealership sells to customers through a retail store. A distributorship supplies retailers across a city or territory.

It depends on the model, territory and scale. The form lists ranges from ₹5–10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and above, and exact terms are shared after your enquiry is reviewed.

Yes, the form lists every state and union territory. Availability is then reviewed territory by territory.

The team looks at your experience, location, storage and business readiness. Requirements and documents are explained during the review stage.

Fill up the enquiry form with your city and pincode. Our team will get back to you on the opportunity available in your city.

Depending on the model you choose you may require a display freezer for retailing or a cold room for distribution. Our team can guide you on what space you require depending on your format.