About Yogurtland Franchise
Yogurtland operates self-service frozen yogurt retail stores offering a wide selection of frozen dessert flavors and toppings.
Traditional stores are in-line locations (1,000-1,500 sq ft) with limited table seating.
Non-Traditional stores operate within other businesses or institutional settings with a reduced menu.
Yogurtland Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 - $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% Marketing Fund (up to 5%) + 2% Local | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $292,370 – $636,940 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $292K–$637K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Net Sales) and marketing fee (2% Marketing Fund (up to 5%) + 2% Local) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $20,000 |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of then-current franchise fee |
| Audit Fee | $10,000 + underpayment |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 30+ classroom + 72+ in-store hours |
| Classroom Training | 30 |
| On-the-Job Training | 72 |
| Training Location | Corporate stores in CA or TX |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Specific location only |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | No exclusive territory, no minimum distance |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years (Traditional); 5 years (Non-Traditional) |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of then-current franchise fee |
| Transfer Fee | $20,000 |
| Non-Compete Period | 3 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Within 15 miles |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Owner or manager, 40+ hours/week, ANSI food safety cert required |
| Required Suppliers | 85-90% from Paramount Dairy and Joseph Trading (affiliates) |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $40.3M combined (78% of total revenue) |
Yogurtland Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Yogurtland Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Yogurtland System Growth
Yogurtland currently operates 194 franchised locations and 8 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 208 |
| 2023 | 3 | 10 | 201 |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 202 |
Transfers: 28 | Closures: 22
State Registrations
Registered in 9 states: AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NV, NJ, TX, UT
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