Source: FranopolisMenchie S Group
Menchie’s operates self-service frozen yogurt shops where customers select yogurt flavors and add toppings before weighing and paying for their servings. Stores serve individuals and families seeking frozen desserts in a casual retail setting.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment: 46000–136000 | $46,000 to $136,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 46,000 – $ 136,000 |
| Computer POS system: 168–5379 | $168 to $5,379 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 168 – $ 5,379 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $53,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $ 53,900 |
| Leasehold improvements: 36000–216000 | $36,000 to $216,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 36,000 – $ 216,000 |
| Signage: 4414–15400 | $4,414 to $15,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 4,414 – $ 15,400 |
| Lease deposit and rent: 3600–11200 | $3,600 to $11,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 3,600 - $ 11,200 |
| Travel and living expenses while training: 664–3500 | $664 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 664 – $ 3,500 |
| Grand opening marketing: 3500–5000 | $3,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 3,500 – $ 5,000 |
| Business planning and miscellaneous: 1000–5000 | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Insurance for 3 months: 1000–1500 | $1,000 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $1,000 to $1,500 |
| Opening inventory: 5800–7400 | $5,800 to $7,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 $ 5,800 – $ 7,400 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of Gross Sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty fee minimum/percent | The greater of $125 or 6% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology fee adjustment cap | increase or decrease the monthly fee each calendar year in an amount not to exceed 5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional training | not to exceed $500 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late fee | 10% of the a m oun t due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Termination fee for each week remaining | $250 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Liquidated damages for unauthorized menu items | $250 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing fee | 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Cumulative initial franchise fee for two stores purchased concurrently. | $99,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest on late payments | The lesser of 18% per annum or the maxi m u m a m ount per m itted b y applicable law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal fee floor or 10% current fee, whichever greater | 10% of the t hen current Initial F ranchise F ee or $5,000, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Dispute resolution fees | $50,000 plus attorneys’ fees and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2022
| Year | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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06Ongoing And Other Fees
The disclosed marketing contribution is 2% of gross sales.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6 · View Source
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Source Notes2% of Gross Sales
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2022, the FDD reports 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany - Owned 2022 1 1 0
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