“I want to own a business, but I’m not ready to quit my job.”
I hear this all the time from people looking to buy their first franchise.
You know you’re capable of doing a lot more, but nervous to take that jump since there are zero guarantees as an entrepreneur.
The business could take off like a rocket ship or make zero profit for 9 to 12 months.
So what options do you have if you don’t want to quit, understand the “semi-abenstee” model is a lie, but want to start building something for yourself?
There are a few different ways you can do it
Here’s the “start small” approach checklist
Low cost – this gives you more runway to invest into marketing, people, equipment, and more territories.
Low overhead – lower risk and freedom to not have a $10k/month lease, utilities, payroll, insurance, and huge debt payments hitting every month
Ability to scale – you don’t want to trade one job for another. The model needs to be able to run without you in the day-to-day (eventually)
Effort = Results – there’s a direct correlation between the effort you put into it and the results.
Flexibility – the business needs to work around your job. A model that demands you service customers from 9 to 5 isn’t going to work when you’re stuck in the office from 9 to 5.
So what brand meets all these: Frios Gourmet Pops
Frios is a premium mobile dessert franchise.
✅ Low Cost – the investment starts around $70,000 for a single territory with a truck.
✅ Low Overhead – no leases or employees to start (if you choose). Just expenses related to your vehicle.
✅ Ability to scale – grow by adding more trucks, carts, corporate events, weddings, and more territories. Build a team to do multiple events at the same time
✅ Efforts = Results – The more you hustle, the more you’ll make. For example, selling wholesale is a huge opportunity. Lock down country clubs, hotels, & restaurants to sell Frios to their customers. Orders are directly shipped from corporate. Build out a 100% commission sales team to scale this up.
✅ Flexibility – you can run it as much or as little as you want. Only do nights/weekends/summers or go all-in trying to max out your calendar. Totally up to you.
I just released a new YouTube video talking more about the opportunity
Full disclosure: I am an investor in Frios at the franchisor level.
My thesis was simple: the biggest competitor is Kona Ice (which is 18X bigger)
Frios has a superior product + more ways to sell it.
Everyone who tries the product LOVES it.
Want to bring Frios Pops to your market?
I’ll get you connected to the team
Cheers!
Brian
P.S. If Frios it’s the right fit my team can help you explore other franchises.
