Frios Gourmet Pops

Frios Gourmet Pops

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Food & Beverage · Food Trucks

Investment min
$64.6K
Total: $64.6K–$90.7K
Avg gross revenue
N/A
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$37.5K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
Varies by number of Territories and weeks of operation
Locations
115
Franchising since 2018

Description

What is Frios Gourmet Pops?

Hand-poured gourmet pops sold through mobile vans, trailers, and carts at events, parties, and wholesale

Frios is a mobile frozen dessert franchise specializing in hand-poured gourmet pops made with real ingredients, and a touch of magic, resulting in gourmet flavors that are tie-dye for. Frios is more than a mobile frozen dessert truck – the brand brings happiness on a stick to all its guests in a tie-dye van called “the Frios Sweet Ride", our trailer we call the "Happiness Hauler" or mobile carts. Franchisees can sell outside and inside, at large events or small private parties, they can land wholesale accounts, do corporate catering, and even do pop drop deliveries. The model offers great flexibility in how franchisees sell and when franchisees work.

With an incredible product that tastes amazing, Frios pops inherently evokes an emotive response that allows people to experience happiness, even if it’s just for a few minutes while they enjoy their pop!

  • Gourmet frozen pops
  • Event and festival catering
  • School and youth organizations
  • Mobile dessert service
  • Wedding and party desserts
  • Family-focused treats

Location Analysis

Where Frios Gourmet Pops wins

The brand's strongest presence is in the Southeastern United States and Deep South, with Alabama as the top state. Units concentrate around the Gadsden, Alabama home base and production facility, with expansion extending into Texas and Midwestern states. Mobile units cluster in event-rich areas—festivals, fairs, farmers markets, school and corporate campuses, and sports venues—rather than fixed retail trade areas. Warm-climate and long-outdoor-season markets support fuller-year operation. The model suits small-city through large-metro territories where an active event calendar matters more than dense fixed population. Franchisees serve families with children, community-event attendees, schools, churches, youth sports leagues, camps, corporate and private-event planners, and vegan or allergen-conscious consumers. Validate the local festival calendar, event-vendor regulations, and year-round outdoor activity before selecting a territory.
Total Locations
116
Franchise units
115
Corporate locations
1
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Spotlight 2026

We collaborate with a handful of brands each year to tell their story properly. Through this partnership, you'll see more content about them across Franzy — podcasts with their franchisees, deep dives into their model, and unfiltered success stories. Frios Gourmet Pops is one of our spotlight brand partners for 2026.

Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Frios Gourmet Pops

Avg gross revenueN/A
Investment range$64,584 – $90,654
Investment midpoint$77,619
Brand fundup to 2% (currently not collected)
RoyaltyVaries by number of Territories and weeks of operation
Franchise fee$37,500
Min. net worth$10,000
Min. liquid capital$50,000

Veteran discount available

Frios Gourmet Pops participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Frios Gourmet Pops was founded in 2018 and has grown to 115 units. The initial investment ranges from $64,584 to $90,654, with a franchise fee of $37,500. The mobile-first model—operating branded vans, trikes, and carts rather than fixed retail locations—shapes both the capital structure and operational profile. Core costs include freezer capacity, cold-chain storage for centrally produced pops, vehicle and transport capability, and warehouse or parking space. Permits span local health departments, mobile vendor licensing, and event approvals. Franchisees operate roaming territories centered on an active calendar of festivals, fairs, farmers markets, schools, corporate campuses, and sports venues, allowing several units to serve one metro without fixed trade-area conflict.
Did you know? Frios Gourmet Pops operates in the food truck subsector with an initial investment between $64,584 and $90,654. The franchise fee is $37,500. The mobile-first business model uses branded vans, trikes, and carts to serve events, festivals, and community gatherings rather than operating from fixed retail locations.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$64.6K–$90.7K
Most common
$64,584
Minimum
$77,619
Midpoint
$90,654
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $77,619 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

Over time

+28% YoY
115 units open as of 2026 FDD+25 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Frios Gourmet Pops's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Frios Gourmet Pops franchise typically ranges between $64,584.00 and $90,654.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Frios Gourmet Pops
Frios Gourmet Pops
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