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Frios Gourmet Pops
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. Our 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. Our 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!
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Food & Beverage
Brand highlights
- CEOClifford L. “Cliff” Kennedy III
- Headquarters1201 W I-65 Service Rd, Mobile, AL, 36618
- Year founded2016
- Year started franchising2018
- IndustryFood & Beverage
- Locations open109 (+55 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$59,548 - $101,417
- Franchise fee$37,500
- Royalty$125+ weekly
- Brand fund0
- Required Liquid Capital$50,000
- Required Net Worth$100,000
- High - Number of Pops Purchased Annually99,024
- Full Year - Avg. Number of Pops Purchased Annually37,135
Brand superpowers
Flexibility with time & business model
Low overhead which leads to great ROI
Multiple Revenue Streams
3 Pathways to Ownership (Different Investment Levels)
One of the simplest businesses to operate
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Ideal candidate profile
Owner Operator Preferred
Relationship Builder
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Operations Focused
Community Centric
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-28
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Frios Gourmet Pops, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Frios Gourmet Pops franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Frios Gourmet Pops franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Frios Gourmet Pops franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Frios Gourmet Pops. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Frios Gourmet Pops provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 109 |
| Franchise locations | 108 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
System growth over time
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Based on 1 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 2
Dec 18, 2025The franchisee’s feedback was mixed, balancing strong operational support with concerns about profitability and growth. They reported solid onboarding and ongoing support and found the franchisor’s customer acquisition strategies effective, also praising the product quality. However, financial results are below the expectations set during the sales process with margins and ROI only moderate, technology and hiring are weak spots, and they show little interest in expanding.
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