How Much Does a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Franchise Cost?
Data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document
Investment Summary
Total Investment
$164K – $323K
Franchise Fee
$60K
Royalty
Initial 6 months: 6% of gross sales; After 6 months: the greater of 6% of gross sales or $1,200 per month
Ad Fund
1.5%
Cost Breakdown
Initial Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee for Big Frog Custom T-Shirts is $60K. This one-time payment covers the right to operate under the brand, access to proprietary systems, and initial training programs.
Total Investment Range
Opening a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchise requires a total investment of $164K – $323K. This range typically includes real estate or leasehold improvements, equipment and fixtures, initial inventory, signage, insurance, and working capital to sustain operations during the ramp-up period.
Working capital alone ranges from $40K to $42K.
Ongoing Costs
Beyond the initial investment, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts franchisees pay ongoing fees. The royalty structure is: Initial 6 months: 6% of gross sales; After 6 months: the greater of 6% of gross sales or $1,200 per month. The advertising or brand fund contribution is 1.5% of gross sales. There is also a technology fee of $350.
Net Worth & Liquid Capital Requirements
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts requires working capital of $40K – $42K to cover initial operating expenses. This is the liquid cash you should have available beyond the franchise fee and buildout costs.
What Can You Earn?
According to Big Frog Custom T-Shirts's Item 19 financial performance representation:
Median gross sales: $425K
This figure comes from Item 19 of the FDD. Gross sales are not the same as take-home profit. After deducting royalties, ad fund fees, rent, labor, and COGS, net income is typically a fraction of gross revenue.
How Do Banks View Big Frog Custom T-Shirts?
SBA Loans Issued
16
Default Rate
10.0%
The SBA (Small Business Administration) tracks loan performance for franchise brands. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts has 16 SBA-backed loans on record. The default rate is 10.0%, which is below the franchise industry average, indicating relatively lower lending risk. A lower default rate generally indicates that lenders view the franchise as a safer investment, though past performance does not guarantee future results.
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