FRIOS GOURMET POPS
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching FRIOS GOURMET POPS franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Frios Gourmet Pops franchise specializes in handcrafted, all-natural frozen fruit pops made with fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
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FRIOS GOURMET POPS quick facts
- Is FRIOS GOURMET POPS a franchise?
- Yes. FRIOS GOURMET POPS offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 113 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49).
- How much does it cost to open an FRIOS GOURMET POPS franchise?
- The FRIOS GOURMET POPS Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $77,500–$100,000 for three nelson carts total estimate — range low end (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $76,615–$99,154 for mobile / route (sweet ride van total estimate — estimated range low end) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $64,548–$109,917 for happiness hauler total estimate — estimated range low end (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 19). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the FRIOS GOURMET POPS initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $37,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does FRIOS GOURMET POPS charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $625 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does FRIOS GOURMET POPS disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The FRIOS GOURMET POPS FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 46). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many FRIOS GOURMET POPS locations are there?
- The FDD reports 114 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is FRIOS GOURMET POPS a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $77,500 – $100,000 (Three Nelson Carts total estimate — range low end); $76,615 – $99,154 (Sweet Ride Van total estimate — estimated range low end); $64,548 – $109,917 (Happiness Hauler total estimate — estimated range low end); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 7 separate groups: other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 36 Franchised locations; other measures for 18 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; revenue for 56 Franchised locations; other measures for 18 Franchised locations; other measures for 18 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 113 in 2025, to 114 (Franchised, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
FRIOS GOURMET POPS head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 3 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- Happiness Hauler total estimate — estimated range low endPDF p. 19$64,548 – $109,917
- Sweet Ride Van total estimate — estimated range low endPDF p. 17$76,615 – $99,154
- Three Nelson Carts total estimate — range low endPDF p. 21$77,500 – $100,000
- Multiple Territories total estimate — range low endMulti-unitPDF p. 23$92,048 – $219,917
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Monthly royalty per territory — years 3 - 4Main ongoing fee
46 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
7 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
20 locations
Other measures · 20 locations
- Who is counted
- Frios operational franchise outlets with three or more years of operations during the 2025 calendar year
- Period
- High gross sales
- Excluded
- New Franchise Outlets are excluded; the FDD also excludes outlets that left the system, did not operate for the full year, or ceased operating during 2025 without officially terminating their agreement.
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee reported, not GAAP, historical. Gross sales total revenue less sales taxes, discounts, allowances, returns. Full-time every/nearly every month; seasonal April–September; part-time alongside other obligations at reduced volume.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Franchised, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 49
Net +24 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($64,548 – $109,917) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 1 to 114 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Frios operational franchise outlets with three or more years of operations duri… · PDF p. 46
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Frios operational franchise outlets with one to three years of operations durin… · PDF p. 46
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Frios operational franchise outlets operating full-time during the 2025 calenda… · PDF p. 47
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Outlets Operating Part-Time · PDF p. 47
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 56 Operational Franchise Outlets open 12 months as of December 31, 2025 · PDF p. 47
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Outlets Operating Full-Time · PDF p. 47
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise Outlets Operating Seasonally · PDF p. 47
- [9]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 49
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | assets current assets cash and cash equivalents | $5,913 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $1,602 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $7,515 |
| 2025 | non-current assets goodwill | $400,000 |
| 2025 | total non-current assets | $400,000 |
| 2025 | total assets | $407,515 |
| 2025 | liabilities and member's equity current liabilities accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,516 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $30,516 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $30,516 |
| 2025 | member's equity member contributions | $450,000 |
| 2025 | retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,285,352 |
| 2025 | due from related parties | -$1,358,353 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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