Orange Leaf franchise
2026 filing · April 8, 2026Fewer locationsShares sales figures
Orange Leaf at a glance
A self-serve frozen yogurt shop that also sells smoothies, shakes, frozen cakes and treats. At the end of 2025 there were 61 Orange Leaf locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- Orange Leaf FC, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $363K–$553K
- A traditional store
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Traditional store; $15,000 for a non-traditional store
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross revenue, paid weekly, plus a marketing allocation
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 61
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 61
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- −9
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 18
- Most in Texas, Indiana and Iowa
From Orange Leaf FC, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Orange Leaf among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Orange Leaf | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $458,000 | Costs more than 60% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 61 | More than 68% of franchises |
How much a Orange Leaf franchise costs
Opening a traditional store costs an estimated $363,000 to $553,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are interior improvements, general contractor; electrical; millwork; tile, plumbing, HVAC ($180,000 to $234,000) and soft serve machines ($74,000 to $148,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | ||
| Lease Deposits & Rent | $4,000 | $9,000 | |
| Design and Construction Fee | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Architect; Engineer; Drawings | $8,000 | $15,000 | |
| Permits | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Interior Improvements, General Contractor; Electrical; Millwork; Tile, Plumbing, HVAC | $180,000 | $234,000 | |
| Signage Package | $7,500 | $12,000 | |
| Smallwares; Furniture; Interior Graphics; Fixtures; Digital Menu Boards; Equipment | $28,000 | $45,000 | |
| POS System | $4,500 | $8,000 | |
| Soft Serve Machines | $74,000 | $148,000 | |
| Inventory; Uniforms | $4,500 | $6,000 | |
| Pre-opening training expenses | $3,000 | $6,500 | |
| New Store Marketing Plan Fee | $5,000 | ||
| Insurance - Liability & Workers compensation (initial deposit) | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $363,000 | $553,000 | |
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Orange Leaf franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000, traditional store; $15,000 for a non-traditional store. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross revenue, paid weekly, plus a marketing allocation. |
|---|---|
| Point of Sale (“POS”) System Maintenance Fee | Approximately $250 per month |
| Initial Training and any Additional Training | Currently, $1,500 (per person) |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Other fees as filed, from pages 17–18. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Orange Leaf publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $420K–$740K
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
SBA loans to Orange Leaf franchisees
Lenders approved 98 SBA 7(a) loans for Orange Leaf franchisees from 2010 to 2026, $21.6M in all. Of the 92 that have ended, 62 were paid in full and 30 were charged off (32.6%). The other 6 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2025 / 2023–2025. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | Orange Leaf | Typical frozen yogurt brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | 0% / −13% | 0% / −8.1% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 4.9% / 23% | 4.9% / 17% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% |
Typical frozen yogurt brand is the median of the 5 brands in frozen yogurt franchises with three years of counts.
How Orange Leaf compares
Of the 13 frozen yogurt franchises on this site, Orange Leaf is the 12th cheapest to open and the 7th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Orange Leaf | Typical frozen yogurt brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $363K | $292K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $553K | $684K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $30K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 61 | 61 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 9 of 13 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 13 brands in frozen yogurt franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 (−9) | 0 | +1 | −10 |
| 2024 | 61 (0) | 0 | +3 | −3 |
| 2025 | 61 (0) | 0 | +3 | −3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: ice cream franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, page 62
Where Orange Leaf locations are
At the end of 2025, Orange Leaf had franchised locations in 18 states. The most are in Texas, Indiana and Iowa.
- Texas23
- Indiana6
- Iowa6
- Ohio4
- Massachusetts3
- Missouri3
All 18 states
| Arizona | 1 |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 |
| Kansas | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, page 64
Who owns Orange Leaf?
Orange Leaf franchises are sold by Orange Leaf FC, LLC.
From Orange Leaf FC, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 13. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Orange Leaf FC, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 13, bankruptcy on page 13
Orange Leaf filings
The figures on this page come from Orange Leaf FC, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 8, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 8, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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