Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt franchise specializes in self-serve frozen yogurt with an extensive variety of flavors and toppings that appeal to health-conscious co
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Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt quick facts
- Is Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt a franchise?
- Yes. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 61 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 61).
- How much does it cost to open an Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt franchise?
- The Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $363,000–$553,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 60). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt locations are there?
- The FDD reports 61 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 61). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 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 lists every recurring fee beyond 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 $363,000 – $553,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 6 separate groups: other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 14 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 14 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 61 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 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. 23
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
85 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?
6 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
15 locations
Other measures · 15 locations
- Who is counted
- bottom 25%, 15 of 58 traditional/nontraditional stores; two nontraditional in bottom quartile
- Period
- Median unit volume
- Excluded
- Three of 61 US stores excluded for operating fewer than 11 of 12 accounting periods.
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee sales not independently verified; no expenses/profit inference.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 61
Net +0 outlets, 2023–2025
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 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 ($363,000 – $553,000) 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 61 to 61 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 23
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — bottom 25%, 15 of 58 traditional/nontraditional stores; two nontraditional in b… · PDF p. 60
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 25% of franchised ORANGE LEAF Stores, 14 of 58 eligible Traditional and Non… · PDF p. 60
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 25% group of franchised ORANGE LEAF Stores; both Non-Traditional Stores… · PDF p. 61
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 25% group: 15 of 58 eligible franchised ORANGE LEAF Stores; Traditional… · PDF p. 60
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 25% group: 14 of 58 eligible franchised ORANGE LEAF Stores; Traditional and… · PDF p. 60
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 25% of franchised ORANGE LEAF Stores, 15 of 58 eligible Traditional and… · PDF p. 60
- [8]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 61
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
72 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
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | accounts receivable net | $135,707 |
| 2025 | current portion of deferred franchise costs | $3,899 |
| 2025 | deferred franchise costs, net of current portion | $40,995 |
| 2025 | intangible assets, net | $109,381 |
| 2025 | total assets | $289,982 |
| 2025 | bank overdraftMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $371 |
| 2025 | current portion of deferred revenue | $16,146 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue, net of current portion | $139,964 |
| 2025 | member's equity | $122,735 |
| 2025 | franchise fees | $16,471 |
| 2025 | royalties | $1,160,523 |
| 2025 | brand development fund revenue | $451,530 |
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
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
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 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Ongoing fees and stated thresholds — 5%
“Orange Leaf FC, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document | 202 6 8 ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Franchise Agreement Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks 1 Royalty Fee 2 5 % of Gross Revenue Weekly If you sign a n ORANGE LEAF - HUMBLE DONUT CO. Co - Brand Amendment, “Gross Revenue” under your Franchise Agreement will include the total amount of sales of ORANGE LEAF and HUMBLE DONUT CO. products, services, and merchandise. Marketing Allocation (Brand Development Fund and Local Marketing) 2 Traditional Store (i.e., ORANGE LEAF or ORANGE LEAF - HUMBLE DONUT CO. Co - Branded): 3% of Gross Revenue Weekly We can require that all or a portion of the Marketing Allocation be contributed to our Brand Development Fund; the remainder must be spent on local marketing. We currently require you contribute 3% of Gross Revenue to the Brand Development Fund. In additi on, we ”
Note: The cited OCR reads “2 5 %”; the page text does not establish a standalone 5% figure or resolve the spacing.
Item 20 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Massachusetts 2024 — Reacquired by franchisor
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific or is a systemwide subgroup row rather than the required Total row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Massachusetts 2024 — End
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific or is a systemwide subgroup row rather than the required Total row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Massachusetts 2025 — Terminations
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific or is a systemwide subgroup row rather than the required Total row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Massachusetts 2025 — Start
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific or is a systemwide subgroup row rather than the required Total row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Massachusetts 2024 — Ceased other reasons
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific or is a systemwide subgroup row rather than the required Total row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Massachusetts 2025 — Opened
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This Item 20 claim is state-specific or is a systemwide subgroup row rather than the required Total row.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.