At a Glance
About TCBY
TCBY is a franchise opportunity in the restaurant and food service sector. The quick-service and casual dining category remains one of the more active corners of franchising, and TCBY competes within it with a defined operating model.
Opening a TCBY franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $485,630–$697,467. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
TCBY includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
TCBY discloses unaudited Gross Revenue data for 71 "Traditional Store" franchises (out of 115 total Stores) for calendar year 2025, broken down by quartile, by decade opened, and for Mature vs. Recent Stores from 2022-2025, plus top/bottom 15 performing Stores for 2023-2025. System-wide 2025 average Gross Revenue was $454,124 (median $393,866), ranging from $69,319 to $1,495,071, with 55% of Stores meeting or exceeding the average. The figures represent gross revenue only and do not reflect operating expenses, profit, or loss.
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