About King of Pops Franchise
King of Pops is a handcrafted frozen pop franchise backed by Rainbow Umbrella, LLC that brings artisanal ice pops to communities through mobile carts and event based sales.
The brand is known for its creative, all natural flavors made with real fruit and quality ingredients, offering a refreshing alternative to mass produced frozen treats.
With a franchise fee ranging from $1,000 to $9,000, King of Pops provides an extremely affordable entry into the specialty food franchise space.
King of Pops Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $1,000 to $9,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.0% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | We will debit your bank account for the contributions to the King of Pops Cart F | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $20,210 – $68,510 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $20K–$69K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.0%) and marketing fee (We will debit your bank account for the contributions to the King of Pops Cart F) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The transfer fee is reduced to 40% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee if |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Technology Fee | $20 |
| Audit Fee | Payable if audit or review shows an understatement of Gross Sales for the audite |
| Initial Training Fees | $250 |
| Additional Training Fees | $350 |
| Cart Rental Fees | $1,500 |
| Pops | $1.50 |
| Insurance Reimbursement | $200 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $100 |
| Extension Fee | $500 |
| Interest | 18% per annum or maximum interest rate allowed by law (whichever is less) from d |
| Late/Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 |
| King of Pops Cart Franchisee Advisory Council Fee | $250 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | The Franchise Agreement provides for two consecutive 5-year renewal terms. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
King of Pops Franchise Earnings — Item 19
King of Pops does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
King of Pops Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
King of Pops System Growth
King of Pops currently operates 32 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 32 | ||
| 2022 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 34 |
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