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
Menchie S Group quick facts
- Is Menchie S Group a franchise?
- Yes. Menchie S Group offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 294 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 45).
- How much does it cost to open a Menchie S Group franchise?
- The Menchie S Group Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $161,846 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Menchie S Group initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $600 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Menchie S Group charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 125% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Menchie S Group disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Menchie S Group FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 37). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Menchie S Group locations are there?
- The FDD reports 295 outlets at the end of 2024 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 45). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Menchie S Group 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
- 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.
- 3Outlets declined by 1 in 2024, to 295 (TOTALS, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Menchie S Group 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
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.
274 locations
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.
102 locations
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?
TOTALS, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 45
Net −8 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
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?
Reported units decreased from 296 to 295 in 2024. What drove the change?
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
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 45
"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.
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
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
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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.