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PINKBERRY

PINKBERRY

Pinkberry franchises enable operators to run quick-service restaurants offering frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruits and other toppings, along with yogurt drinks, smoothies, frozen desserts, beverages, and related products in a health-conscious, customer-oriented setting. The business model involves selling unit franchises to independent owners, who invest between $285,440 and $663,050 for traditional locations (or less for vending machines), pay initial franchise fees, and ongoing royalties to the franchisor. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking indulgent yet lighter frozen treat options.

87
Locations
$366K–$844K
Investment
Since 2016
Franchising
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Food & BeverageScottsdale, AZMTY Food Group, Inc.www.pinkberry.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$30,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$365,650 – $844,300
Low: $365,650High: $844,300
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
1.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$55 – $130
Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (greater of 6% gross sales or $400/week for traditional) + up to 4% advertising fees (1% national fund + 3% regional fund) + $55/mo POS support + up to $75/mo data fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How PINKBERRY Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Desserts & Ice Cream
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
PINKBERRY
Current
$366K – $844K$30K6.0%87
RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS$315K – $713K$35K6.5%569
MENCHIE'S$180K – $515K$54K6.0%295
DIPPIN' DOTS$139K – $399K$35K6.0%260
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY$355K – $477K$25K6.0%249
HAAGEN DAZS SHOP$213K – $592K$30K4.0%215
Desserts & Ice Cream Average
28 franchises
$331K – $667K$37K7.0%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream 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
1UT
23
2OR
22
3ID
16
4WA
12
5WY
5
6MT
5
7NV
2
8AK
1
9CO
1
10VA
0
11IL
0

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PINKBERRY franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans
20
Average Loan
$362,815
Total Volume
$7.3M
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.

Franchisee Contacts

78 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA Loan
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases10

Primarily disputes over misrepresentation and franchise law violations, breach of contract, termination of franchise agreements, non-payment of fees, and post-termination obligations including trademark infringement.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
2
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
8
Transfers
5
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
1

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a PINKBERRY franchise ranges from $365,650 to $844,300. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

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Complete Franchise Disclosure Document — 2026 filing.

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