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Frios gourmet pops vs Carousel’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Frios gourmet pops and Carousel’s are full-service restaurants franchises. Frios gourmet pops requires an investment of $72K – $91K while Carousel’s requires $76K – $100K. FranchiseVerdict rates Frios gourmet pops A (Strongest tier) and Carousel’s C (Average).

Investment Range
$72K – $91K
$76K – $100K
Franchise Fee
$38K
$35K
Royalty Rate
Flat weekly fee ranging from $125 to $875 based on the number of territories and weeks in operation
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
109
9
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2021
FDD Year
2025
2023