Food & Beverage

Frios Gourmet Pops

Frios is the largest popsicle franchise in the world. We are a mobile franchise serving popsicles on wheels via our mobile Sweet Rides (think food truck but with only popsicles) Happiness Hauler (trailer) or mobile carts! We are a LOW COST franchise that is a LOT of FUN! Our whole concept is selling happiness on a stick, it’s that simple!

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Absentee / executive Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$50,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$76,615 – $99,154
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$75,000
Initial franchise fee
$37,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
Flat Fee – see below
Advertising / brand fund
$250 per month tech & marketing fee
Other recurring fees
Not disclosed
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Absentee / executive
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Work on the production floor making Frios Pops Class room sales training On-site event experience Online training and tutorials Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: No Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: 90 days
Ongoing support
Site selection: No Lease negotiation: No Mentoring: Yes; 90 days

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory
Listed (per source data)

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances. An SBA directory listing does not mean any loan is guaranteed. What it means.

Brand facts

Founded
2016
Franchising since
2017
Franchised units
Not disclosed
Company-owned units
1
Headquarters
Mobile, AL

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated August 6, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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