Deciding Upon a Location

Henry's Gelato franchise locations are carefully selected to ensure the highest possible revenue for each site. A sampling of items considered in the location review include:
Demographics
- Number of children per household
- Education levels of adults
- Number of wage earners per household
- Type of employment
- Income per household
- Commute from home to employment
- Size and cost of home
Traffic patterns near location
- Average number of vehicles per hour
- High-traffic-volume hours
Building/site
- Availability
- Curb appeal
- Number of parking spaces
- Cost
- Strip mall or stand-alone
- Tourist and local population
- Walk-by customers/impulse purchases or a destination
Other Henry’s Gelato stores in the vicinity
- Predetermined locations and areas
Competition
- Other frozen dessert, ice cream, or gelato stores within the immediate area (5 mile radius, 10 mile radius)
The following conditions are preferred:
Demographics
- A daily vehicle count of 17,000 or more
- A population of at least 35,000 people within a three-mile radius
- A median income of $100,000 or greater within five miles of the location
Buildings
- High-visibility structures with adequate parking (more than 15 spaces) and with walk-in access capability
- Visible and accessible end-cap positions in larger buildings or strip centers
Business Hours
Cary -- Preston Walk
919-388-5888
Tuesday - Sunday
Noon to 9 p.m.
Closed Monday
LaFayette Village
919-841-4544
Tuesday - Sunday
Noon to 9 p.m.
Closed Monday
North Hills Shopping Center
919-781-1807
Tuesday - Sunday
Noon to 9 p.m.
Closed Monday
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