Rocket Fizz

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    Rocket Fizz is a retail candy and soda pop franchise that operates shops selling more than 3,000 candies, sodas, gifts, toys, and private-label products. Its offerings include nostalgic childhood candies, new sweet treats, and distinctive soda pop flavors.

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    Rocket Fizz quick facts

    Is Rocket Fizz a franchise?
    Yes. Rocket Fizz offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 103 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53).
    How much does it cost to open a Rocket Fizz franchise?
    The Rocket Fizz Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $125,900 for estimated initial investment total low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16); $274,500 for estimated initial investment total high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Rocket Fizz charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $900 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Rocket Fizz disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Rocket Fizz 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 Rocket Fizz locations are there?
    The FDD reports 103 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Rocket Fizz 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

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $130,400 (Cash As Incurred Rocket Fizz Approved Suppliers & Employees Grand Total 13) in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 16 separate groups: other measures for 25 Franchised locations; other measures for 24 Franchised locations; other measures for 22 Franchised locations; other measures for 23 Franchised locations; other measures for 94 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 21 Franchised locations; other measures for 78 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 77 Franchised locations; other measures for 77 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 103 (Systemwide including Canada, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Rocket Fizz 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

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Monthly royalty: greater of 5% of Gross Revenue or fixed minimumMain ongoing fee

    41 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?

    16 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    25 locations

    Other measures · 25 locations

    Who is counted
    Table A Quartile A (1% - 25%)
    Period
    Shops
    Excluded
    Less than one year/non-full-year shops and closures excluded; 2023 excludes California affiliate-transferred shop. Total system count 103/101/89 for2025/24/23 versus samples94/78/77.
    Method
    Historical unaudited franchisee reports believed complete/reliable; gross revenue includes gift cards when sold and business interruption, excludes redeemed gift cards/refunds/sales tax; no operating costs disclosed; contradictory 2023 note kept separately.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide including Canada, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53

    Net +17 outlets, 2022–2025

    0862022178202320220241032025+92+24−99

    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 ($130,400) 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 101 to 103 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table A Quartile A (1% - 25%) · PDF p. 46
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table A Quartile B (26% - 50%) · PDF p. 46
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table A Quartile C (51% - 75%) · PDF p. 46
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table A Quartile D (76% - 100%) · PDF p. 46
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table A TOTAL · PDF p. 46
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table B Quartile A (1% - 25%) · PDF p. 47
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table B Quartile B (26% - 50%) · PDF p. 47
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table B Quartile C (51% - 75%) · PDF p. 47
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table B Quartile D (76% - 100%) · PDF p. 47
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table B TOTAL · PDF p. 47
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table C Quartile A (1% - 25%) · PDF p. 48
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table C Quartile B (26% - 50%) · PDF p. 48
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table C Quartile C (51% - 75%) · PDF p. 48
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table C Quartile D (76% - 100%) · PDF p. 48
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table C TOTAL · PDF p. 48
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table C total narrative note (differs from table32/531455) · PDF p. 52
    18. [18]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 53

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    116 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.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025cash flows from financing activities distribution of earnings-$1,390,000
    2025net cash used for financing activities-$1,390,000
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,401
    2025total other assets$660,963
    2025total assets$1,386,939
    2025total current liabilities$258,007
    2025total liabilities$290,244
    2025members' equity$1,096,695
    2025license fees$18,423
    2025royalties$2,365,371
    2025total income$2,648,887
    2025auto$31,558

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Franchise fee: $25,000 → $50
    • System size: 202 → 103 units

    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.

    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 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total assets — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 TOTAL ASSETS 1,169,923 $ 1,468,795 $ 1,872,017 $”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total assets — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 TOTAL ASSETS 1,169,923 $ 1,468,795 $ 1,872,017 $”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Operating expenses — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,189,715 1,017,288 792,444”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net cash used for financing activities — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 NET CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,000,000) (1,938,000) (1,440,629)”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cash at end of year — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 CASH AT END OF YEAR 414,030 $ 411,343 $ 412,223 $”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 Accounts receivable (Note 2) 280,342 277,232 241,206”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total current liabilities — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 233,002 238,680 285,835”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total liabilities — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 TOTAL LIABILITIES 270,787 291,450 330,685”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total current liabilities — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 233,002 238,680 285,835”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cash — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 Cash 414,030 $ 411,343 $ 412,223 $”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Due from related parties — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 Due from related parties (Note 5) 413,549 722,166 1,157,623”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Members' equity — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 MEMBERS’ EQUITY 899,136 1,177,345 1,541,332”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Due from related parties — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 Due from related parties (Note 5) 413,549 722,166 1,157,623”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net cash provided by operating activities — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,025,040 1,937,120 1,508,149”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total income — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 TOTAL INCOME 2,873,007 2,554,255 2,122,286”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net cash provided by operating activities — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,025,040 1,937,120 1,508,149”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total current assets — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 703,089 696,743 660,945”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net income — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 NET INCOME 1,721,791 $ 1,574,013 $ 1,374,584 $”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net income — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 NET INCOME 1,721,791 $ 1,574,013 $ 1,374,584 $”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Fixed assets, net — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS, net (Notes 2 and 4) 52,285 49,886 53,449”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Operating income — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 OPERATING INCOME 1,683,292 1,536,967 1,329,842”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Due from related parties — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 Due from related parties (Note 5) 413,549 722,166 1,157,623”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total income — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 TOTAL INCOME 2,873,007 2,554,255 2,122,286”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total liabilities — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 TOTAL LIABILITIES 270,787 291,450 330,685”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cash — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 Cash 414,030 $ 411,343 $ 412,223 $”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cash — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 Cash 414,030 $ 411,343 $ 412,223 $”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total assets — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 TOTAL ASSETS 1,169,923 $ 1,468,795 $ 1,872,017 $”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Prepaid expenses — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 Prepaid expenses 8,717 8,168 7,516”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net cash provided by operating activities — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,025,040 1,937,120 1,508,149”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total income — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 TOTAL INCOME 2,873,007 2,554,255 2,122,286”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 Accounts receivable (Note 2) 280,342 277,232 241,206”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total liabilities — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 TOTAL LIABILITIES 270,787 291,450 330,685”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cash at end of year — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 CASH AT END OF YEAR 414,030 $ 411,343 $ 412,223 $”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net cash used for financing activities — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 NET CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,000,000) (1,938,000) (1,440,629)”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Net cash used for financing activities — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 NET CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,000,000) (1,938,000) (1,440,629)”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Operating expenses — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,189,715 1,017,288 792,444”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Operating expenses — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,189,715 1,017,288 792,444”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Operating income — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 OPERATING INCOME 1,683,292 1,536,967 1,329,842”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 176 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cash at end of year — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 CASH AT END OF YEAR 414,030 $ 411,343 $ 412,223 $”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 Accounts receivable (Note 2) 280,342 277,232 241,206”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total current liabilities — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 233,002 238,680 285,835”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Prepaid expenses — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 Prepaid expenses 8,717 8,168 7,516”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total current assets — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 703,089 696,743 660,945”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Fixed assets, net — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS, net (Notes 2 and 4) 52,285 49,886 53,449”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Prepaid expenses — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 Prepaid expenses 8,717 8,168 7,516”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Total current assets — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 703,089 696,743 660,945”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Fixed assets, net — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS, net (Notes 2 and 4) 52,285 49,886 53,449”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 174 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Operating income — 2022

      “2022 2023 2022 OPERATING INCOME 1,683,292 1,536,967 1,329,842”

      Note: The exact quote was not present on the cited page.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Members' equity — 2024

      “2024 2023 2022 MEMBERS’ EQUITY 899,136 1,177,345 1,541,332”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 173 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Members' equity — 2023

      “2023 2023 2022 MEMBERS’ EQUITY 899,136 1,177,345 1,541,332”

      Note: The supplied quote did not match the cited page text.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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