ROCKET FIZZ
Rocket Fizz franchises operate retail stores (Rocket Fizz Shops) that sell unique old-fashioned sodas, cutting-edge new-to-market beverages, energy drinks, hard-to-find candy brands, other confections, and novelty items to the general public. The business model centers on franchising these approximately 1,800 square foot shops, located in high-traffic pedestrian areas, shopping malls, lifestyle centers, or densely populated urban/suburban locations. They target everyday consumers seeking nostalgic, unique, and specialty candy and beverage products in a competitive market.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty (greater of 5% or $900/mo) + 0% ad fund + $130-225/mo (POS, gift card, stickers, social media)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 78 franchised Rocket Fizz Shops open more than one year on December 31, 2024.
* All average and median gross revenue figures for 2024 are taken directly from the 'TOTAL' row of Table A. Quartile average gross revenues are used for top and bottom quartile revenue. The document explicitly states that it does not disclose information about expenses or costs, therefore no net income, net profit, EBITDA, or profit range could be calculated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How ROCKET FIZZ Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ROCKET FIZZ Current | $126K – $275K | $25K | 5.0% | 101 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K – $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises | $285K – $708K | $38K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+15 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ROCKET FIZZ franchisees (2014 – 2023)
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
104 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a ROCKET FIZZ franchise ranges from $125,900 to $274,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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