Menchie S Group
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Menchie S Group franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Menchie’s operates self-service frozen yogurt shops where customers select yogurt flavors and add toppings before weighing and paying for their servings. Stores serve individuals and families seeking frozen desserts in a casual retail setting.
Headline figures
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $161,846 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 274 Franchised outlets locations; costs and other measures for 102 Franchised outlets locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
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.
- Single store total: 161846–497979PDF p. 16$161,846
- Two store total: 316792–992585Multi-unitPDF p. 17$316,792
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
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.
- Royalty fee minimum/percentMain ongoing fee
17 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?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 274 locations
- Who is counted
- U.S. franchised Menchie’s Stores operating for the entire 2024 Measurement Period and in traditional locations
- Excluded
- Of 294 franchised stores operating in the U.S. at Dec. 31, 2024, 20 not open the entire period or in non-traditional locations excluded from Part 1. Part 2 uses 102 stores reporting COGS and labor.
- Method
- Part 1, count at/above average.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Costs and other measures · 102 locations
- Who is counted
- U.S. franchised Stores open for the entire 2024 period in traditional locations and reporting costs
- Excluded
- Part 2 limited to 102 stores that reported cost of goods sold and labor cost; data unaudited.
- Method
- Average cost of goods sold (% of net sales)
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($161,846) 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?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — U.S. franchised Menchie’s Stores operating for the entire 2024 Measurement Peri… · PDF p. 37
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — U.S. franchised Stores open for the entire 2024 period in traditional locations… · PDF p. 39
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
351 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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.
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Systemwide Company - Owned 2022 net change: 0
“Company - Owned 2022 1 1 0”
Note: Company-owned first year is printed/extracted as 202 4, followed by 202 3 and 202 4. No company-owned 2022 row is explicitly identifiable in page text; cannot assign year without assuming a correction.
Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Systemwide Company - Owned 2022 start: 1
“Company - Owned 2022 1 1 0”
Note: Company-owned first year is printed/extracted as 202 4, followed by 202 3 and 202 4. No company-owned 2022 row is explicitly identifiable in page text; cannot assign year without assuming a correction.
Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Systemwide Company - Owned 2022 end: 1
“Company - Owned 2022 1 1 0”
Note: Company-owned first year is printed/extracted as 202 4, followed by 202 3 and 202 4. No company-owned 2022 row is explicitly identifiable in page text; cannot assign year without assuming a correction.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.