Snowdays franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Snowdays franchise fee is $30,000 to $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $125,300 to $352,600, with about $35,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Snowdays FDD.
What are the Snowdays franchise fees and investment?
The Snowdays franchise requires a franchise fee of $30,000 to $40,000 and a total initial investment of $125,300 to $352,600. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $30,000 to $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $125,300 to $352,600 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $35,000 |
| US locations | 2 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Desserts) |
| Headquarters | NewYork, New York |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Snowdays investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Snowdays's minimum investment of $125,300 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1022 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $30,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Snowdays belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Snowdays FDD?
Verify six parts of the Snowdays Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Snowdays discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Snowdays?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Snowdays:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Donut i love u | $49,500 | $124,950 to $255,500 |
| Sweet Charlie's | $30,000 | $124,800 to $236,100 |
| Rocket Fizz | $25,000 | $125,900 to $274,500 |
| The Italian Place | $30,000 | $124,470 to $351,900 |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | $20,000 to $35,000 | $126,297 to $824,888 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Snowdays franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Snowdays franchise ranges from $125,300 to $352,600, including a franchise fee of $30,000 to $40,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Snowdays franchise?
Snowdays lists a minimum of about $35,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Snowdays locations are there?
Snowdays reported 2 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Snowdays been franchising?
Snowdays started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2017.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Snowdays and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Snowdays. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.