Froggy’s vs Always Ice Cream
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Froggy’s and Always Ice Cream are quick-service restaurants franchises. Froggy’s requires an investment of $198K – $567K while Always Ice Cream requires $249K – $513K. Always Ice Cream discloses average revenue of $667K; Froggy’s does not report Item 19 data. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. FranchiseVerdict rates Froggy’s C (Average) and Always Ice Cream C (Average).
| Metric | Froggy’s | Always Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $198K – $567K | $249K – $513K |
| Franchise Fee | $35K | $30K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ACompany-owned only | $667KCompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 5 | 5 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2024 | 2024 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$198K – $567K
$249K – $513K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ACompany-owned only
$667KCompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
5
5
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2024
2024
FDD Year
2025
2025