About Froggy’s Franchise
Froggy's is a franchise brand that entered the market in 2024 with a distinctive concept designed for fun, family friendly experiences.
The brand aims to create a memorable customer environment through its unique branding and engaging product or service offerings.
The franchise fee is $20,000, making it one of the more affordable franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to enter a new and growing brand at an early stage.
Froggy’s Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$183K
Average Investment
$330K
Maximum Investment
$477K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 3% of Gross Sales, currently 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $182,500 – $476,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $183K–$477K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 3% of Gross Sales, currently 2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $37,500 | $125,000 |
| Lease Deposits and Rent – Three Months | $9,000 | $24,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $37,500 | $125,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System | $500 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| General Licenses and Permits | $500 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $50,000 | $100,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $750 per month, currently $350 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | Up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently 1% of Gross Sales |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Currently $300 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Our daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $300 per day |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us or fees designated by us |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee or Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Evaluation | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Management Service | Actual costs incurred by us |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximate five-week period |
| Classroom Training | 36 |
| On-the-Job Training | 214 |
| Training Location | Brookfield, Connecticut |
| Additional Training | Supplemental on-site training may be required, with a fee of $300 per trainer per day plus expenses. Initial training for replacement Operating Managers is also required, with a fee of $300 per manager per day plus expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | smaller of a distance of one mile from the Restaurant Location in all directions travelable by road or a territory your Designated Territory will generally encompass a population of 30,000 people |
| Description | zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | one additional 10 year term |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew your franchise you must be in compliance with the terms of your Franchise Agreement, provide us with 180 days prior written notice of your request to renew, sign our then current form of Franchise Agreement and related agreements for the renewal term, sign a general release in our favor, pay a renewal fee, remodel and upgrade your Restaurant to meet our standards and specifications, secure and possess the legal right to continue to occupy the premises of your Restaurant location, and meet all other renewal requirements contained in the Franchise Agreement. Your Owners must be in compliance with their agreements with us, including the Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty, and they must personally guarantee the terms of your renewal Franchise Agreement which may contain terms materially different from your current Franchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | For approval of your transfer, you must provide us with 30 days prior written notice of the proposed transfer; you and your Owners must not have defaulted in your obligations under the Franchise Agreement and all other agreements with us; you and your Owners must be in compliance with your obligations under the Franchise Agreement and all other agreements with us; the transferee must agree to be bound by all of the terms and provisions of the Franchise Agreement; the transferee’s owners and their spouses must personally guarantee all of the terms and provisions of the Franchise Agreement; you and your Owners and their spouses must sign a general release in favor of us; the transfer must provide for the assignment and/or ownership of the approved location for the Franchised Business, and the transferees continued use and occupancy of such location throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement; the assets of the Franchised Business must be transferred to the transferee; the transferee and the transferee’s owners and managers, at the transferee’s expense must complete our training programs; we waive our right of first refusal; we approve of the transfer and transferee in writing and subject to our discretion; and you pay the Transfer Fee (subject to applicable state laws). |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate if you are in default of the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Curable defaults include failure to pay fees (10 days to cure) or failure to timely lease/open a location, operate according to standards, comply with laws, maintain insurance, or violate the agreement (30 days to cure). Non-curable defaults include three or more curable defaults, intentional non-compliance, creating health/safety threats, abandonment, loss of leasehold, material misstatements, unauthorized transfers, or actions harming the brand. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | No involvement, ownership, or interest whatsoever for 24 months in any competing business in: your Designated Territory; a 25-mile radius of your Designated Territory; a 10-mile radius of the Designated Territory of any other Restaurant; and you must comply with confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-solicitation covenants. During the term of the franchise, no involvement in any competitive business and compliance with confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-solicitation covenants is required. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Your Managing Owner must complete, to our satisfaction, our initial training program and be approved by us. We require that your Managing Owner personally participate in the day-to-day management and on-site supervision and operations of your Restaurant for Franchisee’s first Froggy’s Restaurant, however, you also may hire an operating manager to assist in the supervision and management of the day-to-day on-site operations of your Restaurant provided that your operating manager: (a) meets all of our minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) completes our initial training program; and (c) signs our confidentiality agreements (an “Operating Manager”). At all times, your Restaurant must be managed and supervised on-site by either a Managing Owner or Operating Manager. If you own and operate multiple Restaurants then each Restaurant must be managed and supervised on-site by an Operating Manager. |
| Required Suppliers | We require that you purchase or lease certain source restricted goods and services for the development and operation of your Restaurant. Source restricted goods and services are goods and services that must meet our specifications and/or that must be purchased from an approved or designated supplier that may include us or our affiliates. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may have to buy or lease items from the franchisor or a limited group of suppliers the franchisor designates. These items may be more expensive than similar items you could buy on your own. We may designate ourselves and our affiliates as exclusive suppliers of source restricted goods and services. We may designate ourselves or a third party as the sole and exclusive supplier irrespective of the existence of competing suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document we have not received revenue from suppliers from franchisee purchases of source restricted products or services. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or other obligation. |
Froggy’s Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$482K – $568K
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Froggy’s Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFroggy’s has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Froggy’s System Growth
Total Units
5
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
5
Froggy’s currently operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$5K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
Froggy’s Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Froggy’s franchise ranges from $182,500 to $476,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $20,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Froggy’s charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 3% of Gross Sales, currently 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Froggy’s Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Froggy’s to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Froggy’s franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Froggy’s has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $182,500-$476,500, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $20,000 and the total investment ranges from $182,500 to $476,500 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $50,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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