Gelatissimo is making it easier than ever to scoop success in regional Australia with a limited-time $50K Regional Incentive Package. If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing award- winning gelato to your hometown, now’s your chance. Be the local hero and get a $50,000 head start to open your very own Gelatissimo store in a thriving regional community.
Premium gelato brand Gelatissimo is turning its focus to regional Australia, following consistent performance across long-standing non-metro locations including Wagga Wagga (19 years), Toowoomba (13 years), Mackay (12 years), and Rockhampton (9 years).
These stores have built strong community connections and proven that premium gelato has a place beyond the big cities.
Gelatissimo has revealed that its regional stores are not only thriving but consistently outperforming expectations, highlighting a clear appetite for high-quality, handcrafted gelato in smaller communities.
“Regional towns are showing incredible enthusiasm for the Gelatissimo brand,” said Anthony Shina, Chief Development Officer at Gelatissimo. “In places like Wagga, Toowoomba, and Rockhampton, we’ve seen customers embrace our gelato in a big way, whether it’s a treat after dinner, a weekend ritual, or just a feel-good moment in the middle of the day.”
Elena Lee, Franchise Partner in Wagga Wagga added, “People in regional towns love quality, and Gelatissimo delivers just that. In Wagga, we’re more than just a gelato store; we’re a gathering spot. The lower competition and strong community vibe make it the perfect environment to thrive as a business owner.”
With 57 stores nationally and a growing international presence, Gelatissimo has recently focused on urban precincts and shopping centres with 10 new stores successfully opened in the last 12 months. But recent data tells a new story especially in Gelatissimo regional stores: Australians in regional areas are hungry for premium food experiences, and they’re choosing brands that deliver them with heart and consistency.
“What we’re seeing is that regional customers don’t want second best,” Shina added. “They want the same premium experience and exciting flavours you’d get in a major city, and Gelatissimo delivers that. In fact, our regional stores are performing better than the average annual sales across our Metro network accordingly to the last 12 months of sales.”
Gary Wilson, Franchise Partner in Toowoomba, agrees: “We’re successful because we’ve made that connection with the community. We’ve become a meeting place in the city.”
Backed by a proven franchise model and an award-winning brand offering over 50 gelato flavours made fresh in-store, Gelatissimo is now actively looking for franchise partners in untapped regional centres across the country.
“If you’re passionate about business and want to bring a smile to your community every day, there’s never been a better time to join the Gelatissimo family,” said Shina. This is a limited time offer for franchise partners for new stores in regional Australia.
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