sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
Self-serve frozen yogurt
sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
Self-serve frozen yogurt
About
Founded
2009
Franchising Since
2012 (6 Years)
Corporate Address
10800 Midlothian Turnpike, #300
Richmond, VA 23235
CEO
Patrick Galleher
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$221,500 - $439,500
Net-worth Requirement ⓘ
$250,000
Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ
$150,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$30,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
1.5%
Financing Options
sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Veteran Incentives
25% off franchise fee (50% off in May and November)
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
On-The-Job Training:
24 hours
Classroom Training:
24 hours
Additional Training:
As needed
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:
2 - 4
Bio
Shortly after moving to Richmond, Virginia, in 2009, Derek Cha brought the West-Coast frozen yogurt trend to his new home by opening the first Sweet Frog store. In addition to a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings, Sweet Frog locations offer waffle cones and bowls, Belgian waffles, banana splits and parfaits.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $221,500
High - $439,500
Units
-1.8%-5 UNITS (1 Year)
-0.4%-1 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, Philippines, South America, Western Europe
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