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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt logo
Food & Beverage · Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt- “We make you smile” mission statement leads to Strong emotional bond and customer experience - No hidden charges or hidden product mark ups - Limited inventory & Low investment

Semi-AbsenteeE-2 VisaSBA Approved
Total Investment

$165K - $425K

Franchise Fee

$34K

Royalty

6%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

- “We make you smile” mission statement leads to Strong emotional bond and customer experience - No hidden charges or hidden product mark ups - Limited inventory & Low investment

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is a magical place within every community. It’s a place for family and friends to come together and create lasting memories. As an award winning franchise, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt currently serves smiles in more than 300 locations around the world. Customize your own frozen yogurt treat and enjoy custom decorated frozen yogurt cakes for any occasion –from a froyo birthday cake, to a Paw Patrol frozen yogurt cake to a custom froyo photo cake. Frozen yogurt is an $8 billion industry in the United States, and it’s projected to continue growing. 90% of all U.S. households regularly consume frozen desserts. Why? Frozen desserts are an affordable luxury, and Menchie’s, with its devotion to serving smiles and creating a positive guest experience, is an industry leader. We are the largest self-serve yogurt franchise in the world, and we continue to grow.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Family business/owner operator - someone who wants to be visible in the community, start small and grow from there
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$34K
Royalty6%
Total investment$165K - $425K
Liquid capital required$80K
Net worth requirement$350K
Year founded2008
Year began franchising2009
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableCalifornia, Nevada, Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Oregon, Arkansas, Washington, New York, Indiana, Arizona, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Colorado, Oklahoma, Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia
LimitedTexas
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
2008
Franchising since
2009
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$80K min
Net worth
$350K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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Data verified 2026
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