
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Custom garment decorating- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Ranked #422 last year
- Initial investment
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$117K - $253K
- Units as of 2021
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81 8% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
- Industry
- Services (Other)
- Related Categories
- Embroidery & Screen Printing, Retail, Apparel & Accessories, Miscellaneous Services
- Founded
- 2007
- Parent Company
- Big Frog Franchise Group
- Leadership
- Tina Bacon-DeFrece, President & CEO
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About Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Are you ready to be your own boss but want to have fun while operating a business? Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More may be the right franchise opportunity for you, since we empower you to invest in your future while making franchise ownership fun and rewarding!
With a tested and proven operations model and a highly creative business environment in an always-evolving custom apparel decorating industry, Big Frog puts the “FUN” in owning a business. Big Frog is a business that supports the local community and a unique concept you will be proud to own and operate.

What’s So Great About The Big Frog Franchise Opportunity?
Low Cost, High Volume
On average your total investment with buildout and inventory is right around $200,000. Our stores averaging over $450,000 per year in revenue are seeing 60.5% gross profit margin.
Proven Concept
Big Frog has been in business for 13 years. On average we have steady, double-digit year-over-year revenue growth.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Our stores specialize in direct-to-garment printing, but also offer a variety of decorating techniques like vinyl lettering, embroidery, screen printing, and heat transfers. Big Frog is a one-stop shop for any business or consumer needs.
Recession-Resistant
Everyone wears and needs a t-shirt, whether for branding or party favors. Our price points and variety of solutions allowed us to flourish in the 2008 recession and our stores bounced back quickly from the COVID quarantine.

Minimal Overhead, Small Footprint & Low Inventory
Our stores require a small retail space–around 1,200 square feet. Overhead like payroll and rent can remain lower than many retail shops. Starting inventory levels are less than $5,000 and it has no shelf-life.
High Repeat & Referral Customer Base
Our Big Frog owners always provide the ultimate customer experience. Repeat-and-referral rates are above 65% on average.
Work-Life Balance
Big Frog offers daylight hours with stores closing by 6 pm Monday through Friday and open three hours on Saturday. Big Frog requires small teams–2 to 4 on average–which means less personnel hassle.
What types of support do you get as a Big Frog franchise owner?
Franchising with Big Frog means you will always have the Big Frog Franchise Group on your side. We are fully committed to the growth of your business, which is why we equip you with the right tools you need to succeed through our best-in-class training program, business coaching, and marketing resources and support. Get insightful tips from Big Frog Franchise Group President & CEO Tina Bacon-DeFrece on how Big Frog supports franchise business owners toward success.
What does a typical day look like for a Big Frog franchise owner?
The day-to-day life of a Big Frog franchise owner is never quite the same each day, but there’s one thing that never changes—it’s always fun and rewarding! As a small business owner in a customer-focused and creative retail environment, Big Frog franchisees learn to wear many hats. On most days, Big Frog franchise owners are focused on networking and marketing within their community. On other days, they train, support, and empower their team to help meet sales and operational goals, allowing less day-to-day supervision and more time to focus on long-term strategic business growth.
Success Stories
Every Big Frog Franchise owner has a success story to tell, whether that’s transitioning from a life in the military and becoming a store owner or leaving the corporate world to take control of one’s future. Hear insightful testimonials straight from Big Frog franchise owners themselves:
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2008 (14 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 13
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 81 (as of 2021)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $13,500 - $39,500
- Initial Investment
- $117,088 - $253,041
- Net Worth Requirement
- $300,000
- Cash Requirement
- $50,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 20% off franchise fee for first standard franchise
- Royalty Fee
- 6%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 1.5%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 140 hours
- Classroom Training
- 35 hours
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail Marketing
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 2
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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