2026 FDD Issued Apr 10, 2026, amended Oct 5, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Franchise Cost (2026)
A Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise costs an estimated $179,564 – $515,490 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $53,900 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Store. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 6% of Gross Sales, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
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- Total investment
- $180K – $515KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $53.9KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 6% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Signed deals far outnumber openings. The projected-openings table lists a large backlog of franchise agreements for stores not yet open, while Item 20 shows 8 openings in 2025 matched by 8 exits, mostly terminations, leaving the franchised count at 295.
The path to opening is long. Owners have an extended window to sign a lease and then to open, and Item 11 estimates the opening comes many months after the lease is signed.
Ending early is expensive. Item 6 sets a termination fee for every week left in the term, on top of other remedies, and charges a daily amount for selling unapproved menu items. The royalty of 6% of Gross Sales also carries a weekly minimum.
Item 19 covers nearly all traditional stores. Stores open the full year averaged $639,093 in gross sales, which the FDD says was up from the year before, and a smaller group of stores that reported costs put food and labor together at a large share of net sales.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Menchie's Frozen Yogurt?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $53,900 for Menchie's Frozen Yogurt. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 12-13): $53,900 for one store, paid at signing and non-refundable. Two stores signed together cost $99,900 ($46,000 for the second). Existing franchisees who joined before December 31, 2025 may buy another at their original fee. You also buy uniforms, merchandise, equipment and supplies from the franchisor for about $600 to $1,500 per store.
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16.
Item 7 of Menchie's Frozen Yogurt’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single store at $179,564 – $515,490. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $53,900 | $53,900 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $664 | $3,000 |
| Lease Deposit and Rent | $2,295 | $9,370 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $35,000 | $201,440 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $63,000 | $172,140 |
| Computer (POS) System | $155 | $4,760 |
| Signage | $6,500 | $13,660 |
| Opening Inventory | $6,750 | $8,020 |
| Uniforms, Merchandise, Equipment and Sales | $600 | $1,500 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Utility Deposits, Professional Fees, Business Licenses, etc. | $200 | $3,700 |
| Insurance (3 months) | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Inspection Fee | $0 | $1,500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $6,000 | $36,000 |
| Total | $179,564 | $515,490 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 25 restaurants & food records without a source-review hold is $1,297,100.
Item 7 (PDF pages 16-19) prints $179,564 to $515,490 for one store, excluding real estate; its 14 lines add to that total. Leasehold improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment are the largest lines; the low end assumes a special site and used equipment, the high end a larger store with new equipment. Stores occupy about 900 to 1,700 square feet. A two-store table prints $352,228 to $1,028,080.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Menchie's Frozen Yogurt charge? (Item 6)
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13.
Item 6 of Menchie's Frozen Yogurt’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales | Every period | The greater of $125 or 6% of the prior week's Gross Sales, paid each Friday by EFT (note 1). (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Marketing Fee | 2% of Gross Sales | Every period | 2% of Gross Sales, paid weekly. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Audit Fee | Varies | When it applies | Audit cost if you miss monthly financial statements more than 3 times a year or a random audit finds Gross Sales understated by more than 2%. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Late Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of the amount due if not paid within 10 days. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Interest on Late Payments | Varies | When it applies | The lesser of 18% a year or the legal maximum. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Additional Training Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $500 per person per day for extra training or a new Operating Partner, plus travel and wages. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Alternative Supplier Evaluation Fees | Varies | When it applies | The cost of evaluating a supplier or product you propose. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | The greater of 10% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee or $5,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Technology Fee | $80 per month | Every period | $80 per month from 30 days after you sign a lease, for one user's franchise software, email and technology support. The table allows increases of up to 25% a year; note 2 says up to 5%. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Alternative Dispute Fee | Varies | When it applies | Set by the American Arbitration Association for any dispute resolution. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 | When it applies | $15,000 when the buyer signs, paid by you or the buyer. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Costs and Attorneys' Fees | Varies | When it applies | Enforcement and arbitration costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Claims arising from your business. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Inspection Fee | Varies | When it applies | Costs of re-inspecting a store that fails its pre-opening inspection, estimated at no more than $1,500. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Taxes | Varies | When it applies | Sales, use, gross receipts and similar taxes on fees you pay (note 3). (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies | When it applies | $250 per day that unauthorized menu items, products or services are offered or sold (note 4). (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Termination Fee | Varies | When it applies | $250 for each week left in the term if the agreement ends early by your choice or for your uncured breach, on top of other remedies (note 5). (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Dispute Resolution Fees | Varies | When it applies | $50,000 plus attorneys' fees if you do not follow the agreement's dispute resolution requirements. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Item 6 charges the greater of 6% of Gross Sales or $125 a week. Because of the weekly minimum, this record does not produce an annual fee estimate or payback preset. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchised outlet history
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 45.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 295 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 1 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 302 | 4 | 12 | 294 | — |
| 2024 | 294 | 10 | 11 | 295 | — |
| 2025 | 295 | 8 | 8 | 295 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
15 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 (PDF page 45) prints 2024 as start 294, opened 10, terminated 10, ceased 1, end 295, which does not add up (it yields 293); 2023 and 2025 add up. One company-owned store operates. Table 5 lists 105 franchise agreements signed but not opened and 18 projected franchised openings.
How much do Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 37.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Gross Sales, traditional franchised Stores of $639,093 (January 1 to December 31, 2025, 278 of 295 franchised Stores, open all year in traditional locations; 123 (44%) at or above the average). Menchie's Frozen Yogurt’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise agreement term?
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 33.
The standard Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
Item 17 (PDF page 33): a 10-year term with 2 renewal terms of 10 years each if you give 6 to 12 months' notice, sign the then-current agreement, modernize the store, are not in default and can keep the premises.
How long does it take to open a Menchie's Frozen Yogurt franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 24.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing a lease (you have 24 months to sign one and 32 months from signing the Franchise Agreement to open) to opening: approximately 6-12 months.
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Sources
Menchie's Group, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 10, 2026, as amended October 5, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 12
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 13
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 37
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 45
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 33
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 10, 2026).
- November 3, 2026: Rechecked against the April 10, 2026 Minnesota FDD as amended October 5, 2026: Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 17, 19 and 20. Corrected every page citation, since the draft cited the wrong pages for Items 5, 7, 19 and 20. Item 6 now lists all 18 rows (the draft had 5), with the weekly royalty minimum in a model note. Moved franchisor details into standard fields, added the opening time and rewrote the analysis. The Item 20 2024 conflict remains and is disclosed.
- November 2, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner directed on November 2, 2026 that every remaining batch 6 brand go live, including brands whose FDDs print conflicting figures. Each record was rechecked against its FDD on November 3, 2026; the unresolved source conflicts remain disclosed and the record is not marked verified.
- October 5, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.