SWEETFROG
sweetFrog franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in self-serve frozen yogurt and other frozen dessert products prepared using proprietary recipes, offered on a take-out or eat-in basis along with branded, licensed products. The business model includes traditional restaurants (1,300+ sq ft) and non-traditional formats such as kiosks, standard counters, and mobile vehicles in various locations like malls, airports, and campuses. It targets the general public of all ages, with seasonal demand higher in summer months.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2.5% ad fund (1.5% national, 1% regional) + $55/mo POS support + up to $100/mo data fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How SWEETFROG Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SWEETFROG Current | $257K – $659K | $30K | 5.0% | 206 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food 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
+7 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SWEETFROG franchisees (2013 – 2025)
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
385 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)
Primarily misrepresentation, fraud, violations of state franchise laws (e.g., FIPA, WFIPA), breach of contract, unpaid royalties and fees, termination disputes, and post-termination obligations.
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 SWEETFROG franchise ranges from $256,500 to $658,500. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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