Yogurt Mountain Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Yogurt Mountain fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$275K - $934K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$30K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$273k Franchised Stores

System size (Item 20)

15

Agreement term

5 yrs

Training (Item 11)

10 days

Company-owned units

5

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required

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.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$166k

Median

$273k

P75

$625k

▪ n = 7 units · Franchised Stores · fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$270,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

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Ad fund (2%)

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Total / year

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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

23

Total units open

0

Units opened last year

1

Units closed last year

-1

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Yogurt Mountain ranks against 811 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

35th pct · of 811 peers

Franchise fee

18th pct · of 811 peers

System size

43rd pct · of 811 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$528K - $1.3M

Avg franchise fee

$38K

Avg system size

235

Franchises analyzed

811

How Yogurt Mountain stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Yogurt Mountain Disclosed $30K $275K - $934K 6% 15
Capriotti's Sandwich ShopSimilar price None $40K $595K - $935K 6–7% 139
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system None $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Yogurt Mountain franchise cost?

Yogurt Mountain requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $274,610–$934,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Yogurt Mountain?

Yogurt Mountain franchises are sold by Yogurt Mountain Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Yogurt Mountain disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Yogurt Mountain discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $273,362. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Yogurt Mountain charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Yogurt Mountain locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Yogurt Mountain has 15 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Yogurt Mountain offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Yogurt Mountain's most recent FDD documents approximately 10 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.

Does Yogurt Mountain grant exclusive territory?

No. Yogurt Mountain does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Yogurt Mountain discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $2,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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