Snowfruit charges a royalty fee of 20.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Snowfruit franchise is approximately 21.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $50/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Snowfruit has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Snowfruit franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Snowfruit offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Snowfruit currently operates 1,035 locations (2025 FDD) (1,014 franchised, 20 company-owned). The system contracted by 12.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 29.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Snowfruit is 14.2% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Snowfruit does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Snowfruit is 2 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 2-year periods. The total potential term is 4 years.

Snowfruit's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 5 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Snowfruit's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Snowfruit provides 20 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Snowfruit provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.