NuYo Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

NuYo is a frozen yogurt franchise offering self-serve frozen yogurt with rotating flavors and extensive toppings, serving health-conscious dessert lovers and families, and known for customizable creations, bright neighborhood shops, and a focus on fresh, high-quality frozen yogurt experiences.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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5
+
25%
25%
Franchise fee

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$40,000
Investment

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$189,000 - $441,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$0

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n.a.
n.a.

NuYo Frozen Yogurt is a retail dessert franchise offering self-serve frozen yogurt with a wide mix of flavors and toppings. Customers can choose from a rotating selection of tart and sweet yogurt bases and customize their cups with dozens of toppings, including fresh fruit, sauces, and sweets. The brand also offers non-fat, non-dairy, and no-sugar-added options to reach a wider audience.

The company was founded in 2008 in California, originally incorporated under the name Pure Frozen Yogurt, Inc., before adopting the NuYo Frozen Yogurt name later that year. It is headquartered in Granite Bay, California. NuYo began franchising around 2010, expanding its self-serve yogurt concept to additional markets.

NuYo differentiates itself with its “nutritious yogurt” philosophy, focusing on high-quality frozen yogurt with live and active cultures. The brand emphasizes cleanliness, consistency, and a fun customer experience across all stores. Strong systems and training also help franchisees deliver the same quality and service that define the NuYo model.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial franchise fee$40,000
Training fee$7,500
Travel and living expenses while training$500 - $5,000
Travel and living expenses for staff to provide on-site opening assistance$500 - $3,000
Travel and living expenses for site selection$0 - $1,000
Rent & lease deposit$3,000 - $20,000
Utility deposits$300 - $2,000
Design plans$5,000
Leasehold improvements$25,000 - $81,000
Signs (indoor and outdoor)$3,000 - $17,000
Furniture and fixtures$14,000 - $31,500
Equipment$59,000 - $158,000
POS cash registers$2,500 - $3,500
Music subscription$300 - $1,000
Opening inventory$4,000 - $7,500
Permits, licenses and approval process for business/building and Health Depts.$5,500 - $11,500
Insurance$1,500 - $2,000
Opening advertising$6,500 - $8,000
Professional advisor$1,200 - $5,500
Store build-up support fee$0 - $10,000 plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs
Additional funds – first 3 months of operations$10,000 - $20,000
Total$189,000 - $441,000
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial franchise fee$40,000
Training fee$7,500
Travel and living expenses while training$500 - $5,000
Travel and living expenses for staff to provide on-site opening assistance$500 - $3,000
Travel and living expenses for site selection$0 - $1,000
Rent & lease deposit$3,000 - $20,000
Utility deposits$300 - $2,000
Design plans$5,000
Leasehold improvements$25,000 - $81,000
Signs (indoor and outdoor)$3,000 - $17,000
Furniture and fixtures$14,000 - $31,500
Equipment$59,000 - $158,000
POS cash registers$2,500 - $3,500
Music subscription$300 - $1,000
Opening inventory$4,000 - $7,500
Permits, licenses and approval process for business/building and Health Depts.$5,500 - $11,500
Insurance$1,500 - $2,000
Opening advertising$6,500 - $8,000
Professional advisor$1,200 - $5,500
Store build-up support fee$0 - $10,000 plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs
Additional funds – first 3 months of operations$10,000 - $20,000
Total$189,000 - $441,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training

NuYo® provides a structured and multi-tiered training program for franchisees and their staff to ensure successful operations and alignment with brand standards. Below are the training programs offered by the Franchisor:

  1. Initial Training Program
    NuYo® offers an initial training program for up to two management individuals, typically lasting one week. This program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training, held at a NuYo® designated location and at the franchisee's store. The training must be completed to the Franchisor’s satisfaction before store operations can begin. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is required for this training, with an additional $2,500 charged for each extra participant.
  2. On-Site Opening Assistance
    Up to five business days of on-site opening assistance is provided at the Franchisor’s discretion. The franchisee must cover all associated costs, including travel and lodging for Franchisor staff.
  3. Additional Management Training
    If additional managers are to be trained beyond the initial two, the franchisee pays $2,500 per person. This fee applies throughout the life of the franchise agreement.

Territory Protection

NuYo® provides limited territory protection to its franchisees under certain conditions. As long as the franchisee complies fully with the agreement, NuYo® will not establish company-owned locations or grant new franchises within the “Assigned Territory,” which is typically defined as an area of approximately one driving mile around the store and detailed in Exhibit "A" of the agreement.

However, this protection does not apply to "Non-Traditional Locations" such as kiosks in malls, airports, universities, or grocery stores, where NuYo® reserves the right to operate or license others freely.

Franchisees should also be aware that the territorial rights do not include exclusivity in marketing or direct sales. NuYo® and other franchisees can advertise in any area, including within an assigned territory, and the Franchisor may sell products through other channels such as the internet, catalog sales, and telemarketing.

Competitors

Below are some of

NuYo

key competitors in the

Retail Food

sector.

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Total investment
Revenue
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$40,000

$189,000

$441,000

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Competitors

Yogen Fruz

Yogen Fruz is a frozen yogurt and smoothie franchise offering customizable frozen yogurt, fruit blends, and refreshing beverages, serving health-conscious dessert lovers, and known for guilt-free treats, strong global brand recognition, and flexible formats that fit malls and streetside locations.

Franchisees

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28
+
-10%
-10%
Investment

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$285,000 - $755,000
Retail
Retail Food

NuYo

NuYo is a frozen yogurt franchise offering self-serve frozen yogurt with rotating flavors and extensive toppings, serving health-conscious dessert lovers and families, and known for customizable creations, bright neighborhood shops, and a focus on fresh, high-quality frozen yogurt experiences.

Franchisees

?

5
+
25%
25%
Investment

?

$189,000 - $441,000
Retail
Retail Food

Mrs. Fields

Mrs. Fields is a bakery and gifting franchise offering fresh-baked cookies, brownies, chocolates, and gift baskets, serving retail shoppers and corporate clients, and known for warm, familiar branding, giftability, and high-quality baked goods.

Franchisees

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113
+
-10%
-10%
Investment

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$189,000 - $496,000
Retail
Retail Food

Farm Stores

Farm Stores is a drive-thru convenience store franchise offering fresh groceries, baked goods, and beverages for busy customers on the go.

Franchisees

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44
+
7%
7%
Investment

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$145,000 - $943,000
Retail
Retail Food

The Vitamin Shoppe

Health and wellness retail franchise offering a wide range of vitamins, supplements, and health products, focusing on promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Franchisees

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2
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$529,000 - $977,000

MGM Wine & Spirits

MGM Wine & Spirits offers a wide selection of wines, spirits, and craft beers, providing customers with a one-stop shop for all their beverage needs. With knowledgeable staff and a commitment to customer satisfaction, MGM Wine & Spirits ensures a pleasant shopping experience.

Franchisees

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27
+
-7%
-7%
Investment

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$532,000 - $2,215,000

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