ROCKET FIZZ

Item 7 in the 2026 FDD lays out a startup range of $130,400 to $288,000, with a $25,000 franchise fee covering the roughly 1,800 sq ft shop setup. Ongoing costs include a 5% royalty—whichever is greater between 5% of sales or $900 monthly—plus $130 to $265 monthly fixed fees for POS, gift cards, stickers, and social media support, but no advertising fund yet. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $488,165 and median of $410,687 across the 103 units, suggesting solid top-line potential in specialty retail where nostalgia sells, though medians indicate variability that demands location savvy to hit highs.

System maturity shows franchising from Reno, NV since 2010, with 103 locations, just 2 transfers, and 5 projected new units signaling cautious expansion. SBA data reveals 19 loans averaging $153,153 but a 10.5% default rate, higher than many peers, pointing to funding accessibility offset by risks tied to retail volatility. For buyers eyeing $400K+ medians, probe unit-level Item 19 breakdowns and site selection success to gauge if Rocket Fizz's unique appeal translates to your market's steady cash flow.