Frozen Treats / Pops · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$71,615–$211,417
Total fees
2% of sales
Outlets
109
Closure signals
1 ceased, 7 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is Frios worth it? How it compares to 26 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
2% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $71,615
cheaper than most (median $157,795)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
more honest than 67% of bakery, dessert & ice cream franchises
Closure rate
0.9% of outlets
better than most (median 1.9%)
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every bakery, dessert & ice cream franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Pop purchase data for 50 operational franchises (2024): average 29,972 pops, median 26,592. Company outlet purchased 25,848. Data varies by territory count, time commitment, outlet type.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
1 cease-operations, 7 terminations, 6 transfers in 2024; system grew +19 outlets net.
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Franchisor's framing: Pop purchase data for 50 operational franchises (2024): average 29,972 pops, median 26,592. Com…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $71,615–$211,417, including a $37,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Frios franchise owners make?
Pop purchase data for 50 operational franchises (2024): average 29,972 pops, median 26,592. Company outlet purchased 25,848. Data varies by territory count, time commitment, outlet type. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Frios franchise failure rate?
1 cease-operations, 7 terminations, 6 transfers in 2024; system grew +19 outlets net.
Is a Frios franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Frios scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 2% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 33815-202504-09 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Frios or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.