How much does a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $157,952–$375,768, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise

Custom Apparel/T-Shirt Printing · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$157,952–$375,768

Total fees

7.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

8 ceased, 7 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Big Frog Custom T-Shirts worth it? How it compares to 30 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7.5% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $157,952	about average (median $149,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 74% of retail & business services franchises
Closure rate	11.0% of outlets	worse than 73% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	1	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses 2025 KPIs and detailed P&L for 62 qualifying stores (12+ months). Median revenue $491K. Excludes new/underperforming outlets. No net income projections provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

8 ceased operations, 7 terminations in 2025. Possible POS system disputes.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $157,952–$375,768, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise owners make?: Discloses 2025 KPIs and detailed P&L for 62 qualifying stores (12+ months). Median revenue $491K. Excludes new/underperforming outlets. No net income projections provided. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise failure rate?: 8 ceased operations, 7 terminations in 2025. Possible POS system disputes.
Is a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Big Frog Custom T-Shirts or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.