How much revenue does a Frios franchise make?

Frios does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many Frios franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Frios has 113 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2018.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Frios franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Frios franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is Frios a good franchise to buy?

Frios shows several positive indicators: established brand with 113+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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Frios

Frios Franchising Company, LLC offers franchises for mobile gourmet pops businesses operating Sweet Ride Vans, Happiness Hauler Trailers, or Nelson Carts that serve specialty gourmet ice pops and other menu items, with an option for wholesale sales to businesses within a designated territory. Franchisees must follow the Frios System, using proprietary products, supplies, and procedures to ensure brand consistency. The business model targets consumers seeking unique frozen desserts in a highly competitive, seasonal market against food trucks, ice cream shops, and other dessert vendors.

FDD Year:

113locations

$65K–$110K

Since 2018

Food & BeverageMobile, ALFGP Holding, LLCwww.friospops.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$37,500

Initial Investment

$64,548 – $109,917

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$250 – $350

Up to 2% of Gross Sales for Brand Development Fund + $250-$350/mo Technology and Marketing Fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$92,474.86

Median Gross Revenue

$77,002.43

Data Based On: 56 Operational Franchise Outlets for the 2025 Calendar Year, segmented by years in operation.

* Average Gross Revenue was calculated as a weighted average using data from Table I (Gross Sales Based on Years in Operations for the 2025 Calendar Year): Segment 1 (20 units): Average = $118,832 Segment 2 (36 units): Average = $77,832 Weighted Average Gross Revenue = (20 * $118,832 + 36 * $77,832) / (20 + 36) = $92,474.86. Median Gross Revenue was approximated as a weighted average of the segment medians from Table I: Segment 1 (20 units): Median = $100,414 Segment 2 (36 units): Median = $63,996 Weighted Median Gross Revenue = (20 * $100,414 + 36 * $63,996) / (20 + 36) = $77,002.43.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $92,475

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How Frios Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Food Truck (ranked #1 of 9)
Top 10 largest franchise system in Food Truck
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Food Truck

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Frios Current	$65K – $110K	$38K	N/A	113
KONA ICE	$115K – $229K	$15K	N/A	1,929
TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE	$185K – $265K	$15K	N/A	331
DONUTNV	$190K – $273K	$60K	N/A	142
Cousins Maine Lobster	$194K – $651K	$40K	8.0%	78
Wild Bill's	$110K – $256K	$50K	N/A	20
Food Truck Average 9 franchises	$172K – $328K	$33K	7.5%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 9 Food Truck franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2GA

3FL

4NC

5AL

6SC

7OK

8PA

9MS

10OH

11TN

12NE

13AZ

14MN

15NM

+12 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Frios franchisees (2018 – 2020)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$86,467

Total Volume

$0.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

3 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

78 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

78 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

N/A

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962