Quick Verdict · who it fits
Frios Franchising Company, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$77K - $110K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$38K
System size (Item 20)
113 +18
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
8+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
7 days
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
114
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
10
Units closed last year
7
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Frios ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
8th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
54th pct · of 561 peers
System size
72nd pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frios | Disclosed | $38K | $77K - $110K | — | 113 |
| FujisanSimilar price | None | $4K | $28K - $104K | 5–15% | 773 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Frios Franchising Company, LLC requires a $37,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $76,615–$109,917, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Frios Franchising Company, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $541.67–$708.33/month by year and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Frios Franchising Company, LLC has 113 total locations, with 18 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Frios Franchising Company, LLC's most recent FDD documents approximately 7 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Frios Franchising Company, LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Frios Franchising Company, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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