Menchie's grew from a single shop in Southern California into a beloved global brand with hundreds of locations. Now it's your turn to own a piece of the smile business.
Tell us a bit about yourself and a Menchie's Business Development Manager will reach out.
Menchie's started out as a single frozen yogurt shop in Southern California and has evolved into a global presence that is synonymous with good times. Families are drawn to the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere — and to our swirly, froyo-hatted mascot, Menchie.
Frozen yogurt is an $8 billion industry in the United States, and it's projected to keep growing. 90% of all U.S. households regularly consume frozen desserts — a feel-good treat families reach for again and again. Menchie's, with its devotion to serving smiles and creating a positive guest experience, is an industry leader.
We are the largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise in the world, and we continue to grow.
Menchie's pairs a brand families love with a simple, scalable model and the kind of support that helps first-time owners succeed.
Menchie's built the "Smile Business" into a recognizable, family-friendly brand guests seek out and return to.
The self-serve model is designed to be approachable. You don't need prior restaurant experience to become an owner.
Owners align with an established big-brand presence that stands out among frozen dessert concepts.
An $8B U.S. industry with broad household demand gives owners a strong tailwind to build on.
From "Smilestones" to a team that feels like family, Menchie's invests in its people and its franchisees.
Menchie's is on the SBA Registry, and Business Development Managers help candidates explore financing options.
Transparent numbers so you can evaluate the opportunity with confidence.
Qualified franchisees will have good credit and approximately $120,000 in liquid assets and possess a net worth of approximately $500,000 in order to qualify for a Small Business Administration (SBA) commercial loan. A detailed cost of investment is outlined in Item 7 of the Menchie's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Menchie's is on the SBA Registry. Business Development Managers also have experience helping candidates explore other sources of financing — such as home equity lines of credit and self-directed IRAs — which can allow you to start a business using pre-tax dollars without penalties. Each candidate's financial picture is unique, and a Menchie's BDM will study your situation and educate you on your best options.
A clear, guided process — from first conversation to opening day.
Complete the form and a Menchie's Business Development Manager will reach out to schedule a conversation.
Discuss your goals, the model, available markets and financing to determine if we're right for each other.
Dig into the Franchise Disclosure Document, validate with existing franchisees and finalize your market.
Follow Menchie's onboarding, training and support to launch your store and start serving smiles.
Take the first step toward owning the world's largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise.
Request Free Franchise InfoComplete the form and a Menchie's Business Development Manager will reach out to learn about your goals and walk you through the opportunity. It's free, with no obligation.
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