Popbar is a unique dessert franchise that specializes in handcrafted gelato, sorbetto, and frozen yogurt served on a stick. Founded in 2010 by Reuben BenJehuda and Daniel Yaghoubi, the first location opened in New York City's West Village.
The company is headquartered at 5 Carmine Street in New York and began franchising in 2013. Since then, it has expanded across the U.S. and internationally.
Popbar’s menu includes over 60 flavors of customizable frozen treats. Customers can personalize their dessert by choosing a base flavor and adding various dips and toppings.
Signature items include gelatoShakes, Hot Chocolate on a Stick, and wafflePops. Popbar also caters to a wide range of dietary preferences with vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and Kosher options.
What sets Popbar apart is its commitment to freshness, quality ingredients, and in-store production. Each location makes its pops on-site daily to ensure maximum flavor and texture.
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.
Popbar provides a structured and comprehensive training program to ensure that franchisees and their staff are equipped to operate a Popbar Shop effectively. The training offered by the Franchisor includes the following key components:
Popbar offers limited territorial protection to its franchisees. While each franchisee is assigned a specific “Territory” described in their Franchise Agreement, the protection granted is not exclusive in the traditional sense.
Franchisees may still face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or different distribution channels managed by Popbar, including non-traditional sites and alternative sales platforms.
Despite being granted a defined Territory, Popbar retains the right to operate or authorize operations at locations such as malls, airports, or stadiums within that Territory.
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