Froggy’s^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Froggy’s?

Froggy’s is a franchise licensing a system for New York deli-style sandwiches, including fresh egg and chicken cutlet sandwiches on kaiser rolls, coffee, beverages, and other specialty breakfast and lunch items. The primary service channels are on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery. Catering is identified as a significant revenue stream, and Restaurants are ordinarily located in high-traffic retail commercial locations, including strip shopping centers.

Froggy’s Franchise: Pros and Cons

A perfect 100 Training and Support score and 250 hours of initial training show the franchisor invests heavily in onboarding to shorten your learning curve, but the brand has 0 franchised units (bottom 5% in Food and Beverage), meaning few peer operators to consult and limited real-world operating data.

Pros

A perfect 100 Training & Support score and 250 hours of initial training (both well above typical) - the franchisor invests heavily in onboarding, which should shorten your learning curve and reduce early operational mistakes.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, zero franchisor enforcement and zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements (all well below typical for Food & Beverage) - the system presents a clean legal and regulatory record.

0% manager required equity (well below typical) - you have flexibility to structure manager ownership and incentives the way that best fits your business plan.

Cons

0 franchised units (bottom 5% for Food & Beverage) - the system is early-stage, so you won't have franchised peers to interview and will face limited real-world data on day-to-day operations or profitability.

$50,000 minimum reserves (well above typical; top quarter) - the higher reserve requirement indicates you may need more cash on hand to cover ongoing monthly operating costs than most comparable concepts.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Froggy’s reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Froggys grants a protected, non-exclusive designated territory-typically the lesser of a one-mile radius or an area around 30,000 residents-contingent on meeting performance quotas and compliance with franchise obligations. The franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units and to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, with no right of first refusal.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides a comprehensive 250-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial franchisee personnel for launch. The program includes on-site assistance for launch and operational readiness; on-site assistance carries an additional fee, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Froggy’s Franchise?

Opening a Froggy’s franchise requires a total initial investment of $197,500 to $566,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$197,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$566,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000

Real Estate$47,500

Equipment & Assets$48,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$1,500

Other$15,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000

Real Estate$229,000

Equipment & Assets$160,000

Reserves$100,000

Training$5,000

Other$37,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Froggy’s Franchise Owners Make?

Froggy’s franchise locations reported average gross sales of $634,171 and median gross sales of $601,626 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$634,171

Median Gross Sales:

$601,626

High Gross Sales:

$809,083

Low Gross Sales:

$524,349

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: No franchised outlet data is available in this Item 19, so comparisons cannot be made; only company-owned outlet performance for 2023–2024 is reported.

Performance Variability Analysis: Among the four 2024 operational company-owned outlets, gross sales ranged from 524,349 to 809,083 with an average of 634,171 and a median of 601,626, indicating moderate variation across locations.

Data Scope and Limitations: The dataset is small (four outlets for 2024), unaudited, excludes new and temporarily closed outlets, and contains no expense/P&L figures, limiting generalizability to future franchisees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Froggy’s a good franchise to own?

Whether Froggy’s is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Froggy’s operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Froggy’s franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Froggy’s franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $197,500 to $566,500. Froggy’s disclosed average gross sales of $634,171 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Froggy’s franchise?

Break-even timelines for Froggy’s franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Froggy’s a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Froggy’s operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Froggy’s currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

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