About Yogen Früz - Unit Franchise
Yogen Fruz is a frozen yogurt and fruit based dessert franchise that has been franchising since 1989 under the parent company Yogen Fruz Canada, Inc.
The brand specializes in frozen yogurt, yogurt shakes, fruit cups, fresh pressed tea, and other fruit and yogurt based products, offering health conscious consumers a refreshing, better for you treat option.
With decades of experience in the frozen dessert space, Yogen Fruz has established itself as a recognized name in the industry.
Yogen Früz - Unit Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$285K
Average Investment
$520K
Maximum Investment
$755K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $285,100 – $754,700 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $285K–$755K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| On-Site Evaluation | $0 | $5,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements, Construction Cost (2) | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Blueprints & Design Fees (3) | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Lease Payments/ Rental Expenses (4) | $10,000 | $60,000 |
| Frozen Dessert Machinery (5) | $7,600 | $41,200 |
| Other Equipment, Furnishings, & Signage (6) | $68,000 | $160,000 |
| Point of Sale System (7) | $6,500 | $7,500 |
| Travel & Living Expenses While Training (8) | $500 | $25,000 |
| Security Deposits (9) | $4,000 | $30,000 |
| Professional Fees (10) | $8,000 | $30,000 |
| Licenses and Permits (11) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance (12) | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising (13) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Opening Inventory (14) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months (15) | $30,000 | $100,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 or 5% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, plus $2,500 |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (estimated to be between $1,000 and $5,000). |
| Opening Assistance | Estimated to be between $2,000 and $10,000. |
| Advertising & Promotional Materials | Varies, depending on your advertising needs. |
| Interest | 18% or highest legal rate. |
| Prohibited Product or Service Fine | $500 for each day unauthorized products or services are used. |
| Initial Training of Additional or Replacement and Successor Personnel | Our then-current per person training fee (currently, $1,750 per person), plus expenses. |
| Additional On-Site Training | Our then-current per diem rate per trainer (currently, $250), plus expenses. |
| Product and Supplier Evaluation Fee | $1,000 |
| Late Reporting Fee | $100 per day for each occurrence of late report owed to us. |
| Manuals or Training Video Replacement Fee | $5,000 |
| Liquidated Damages | Will vary |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances. |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances. |
| Insurance Premiums | Reimbursement of our costs (estimated to be $1,000 to $1,500, plus 15%. |
| Management Fee | 15% of Gross Sales, plus expenses. |
| Relocation Fee | $2,500, plus out-of-pocket expenses. |
| Purchase of Branded Products | Will vary as inventory is sold. |
| Point of Sale System Support Contract | $600 annually |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Two weeks |
| Classroom Training | 0 |
| On-the-Job Training | 56 hours |
| Training Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may conduct additional or refresher training programs and seminars, which may be mandatory for the Operating Principal, General Manager, and other personnel. No fee is charged for mandatory attendance, but attendees must cover their own travel, lodging, meals, and wages. On-site remedial training is available upon request or franchisor determination, with a per diem fee and expenses for requested training, but only expenses for franchisor-determined training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | At least 0.1 miles radius, or shopping center, or business address |
| Description | Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, franchisor-owned Yogen Früz Businesses, or competitive brands controlled by the franchisor or its affiliates. However, if in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will not operate or grant a franchise for another Yogen Früz Business in substantially the same format within a designated territory. This territory may be the business address, the shopping center, or a circle with a radius of at least 0.1 miles, subject to mutual agreement. Territorial protection is contingent on compliance with the Franchise Agreement, not sales volume or market penetration. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of our then-current initial franchise fee. |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must notify the franchisor in writing within the last 6 months of the initial term, sign renewal documents (including a general release and current franchise agreement), and maintain possession of the premises. The renewal agreement may have materially different terms and conditions, but territory boundaries and fees will not be greater than those imposed on similarly situated renewing franchisees. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 or 5% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, plus $2,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor consent is required for any transfer of interest in the franchised business or agreement, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Conditions for approval include satisfying all monetary obligations, not being in default, signing a general release, paying a transfer fee, meeting franchisor criteria, completing training, and executing a current franchise agreement. The transferee must also renovate/upgrade the business to current standards. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the agreement for various defaults, some curable and some non-curable. Curable defaults (e.g., failure to pay monies, unauthorized use of Marks, failure to maintain insurance) typically allow a 5 to 30-day cure period. Non-curable defaults include insolvency, bankruptcy, outstanding judgments, selling unauthorized products, failure to acquire an accepted location, failure to remodel/open the business, abandonment of premises, felony conviction, or unauthorized transfer. A default under one agreement may result in termination of all other agreements (cross-default provision). |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for two years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee and Controlling Principals are prohibited from operating or having a financial interest in a similar business. After termination or expiration, they are prohibited for two years from operating or having an interest in a similar business within a 50-mile radius of any business in the System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisor recommends active participation in the business. If the franchisee is not an individual, an 'Operating Principal' must be designated and retained at all times. This Operating Principal must hold at least a 10% ownership interest in the franchisee entity and work on a full-time basis in the business. The Operating Principal may serve as the General Manager or designate an approved individual for that role. The General Manager must meet franchisor criteria and complete training. If a General Manager leaves, a replacement must be designated within 60 days. Franchisees, owners, and spouses may be required to personally guarantee obligations. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all designated or approved products, services, and items, including fixtures, equipment, POS systems, food, beverages, and logoed merchandise, conforming to System Standards. Proprietary food products must be purchased from designated suppliers, and the franchisor and its affiliates are the sole approved suppliers for logoed items. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must obtain all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, materials, fixtures, furnishings, equipment (including point of sale system hardware and software), and other products from suppliers who meet the franchisor's current standards and have been approved in writing. Unapproved products or suppliers require a written request for approval and a $1,000 evaluation fee. The franchisor may designate sole suppliers and may receive volume rebates, commissions, or advertising allowances from approved suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $0.00 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer, either directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements to you. We do not guarantee your notes, leases or other obligations. |
Yogen Früz - Unit Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Yogen Früz - Unit does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Yogen Früz - Unit does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Yogen Früz - Unit Litigation & Risk Flags
3 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Yogen Früz - Unit System Growth
Total Units
28
Franchised
28
Company-Owned
0
Yogen Früz - Unit currently operates 28 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
Transfers: 4 | Closures: 5
State Registrations
Registered in 13 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.2M
Net Income
$-151,731
Total Assets
$762K
Audited by Zeifmans LLP for year ending August 31.
Yogen Früz - Unit Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Yogen Früz - Unit franchise ranges from $285,100 to $754,700, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Yogen Früz - Unit charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Yogen Früz - Unit 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 Yogen Früz - Unit to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Yogen Früz - Unit does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Yogen Früz - Unit has been franchising since 1989. The FDD shows an investment range of $285,100-$754,700, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 3 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $285,100 to $754,700 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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