There are many reasons why owning a Big Frog franchise is a worthy investment. We are a turnkey business with an easy-to-follow business model.
Big Frog Franchise Opportunity
Owning a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More store is an investment in your future. With a proven operations model and a creative business environment in the dynamic custom apparel industry, Big Frog makes owning a custom t-shirt franchise fun and rewarding.
With over 15 years of experience, our reliable business model is designed for retail success. Big Frog offers a turnkey business with a straightforward approach.
As a retail concept with diverse revenue streams, Big Frog’s potential is vast. One of the many advantages is becoming a part of your community as a small business owner, offering t-shirt fundraising opportunities and supporting local causes.
Big Frog is minority-friendly and veteran-friendly, consistently ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top 500 Franchise” list. Jump in—Big Frog empowers you to start a business, take control of your future, and become your own boss.
Why Franchise With Big Frog?
When you purchase a Big Frog store, you’re not just buying a t-shirt business. You’re investing in a LIGHT MANUFACTURING RETAIL BUSINESS that leverages cutting-edge technology to create custom-designed t-shirts for everyone.
- LOW COST, HIGH VOLUME – Unlike other franchise businesses that require a lot to get you started, owning a Big Frog business requires an average investment total of $200,000, including working capital.
- PROVEN CONCEPT – With more than 15 years in the business, our proven business model is tried-and-true to bring you retail success.
- MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS – As a business that specializes in Direct-to-Garment Printing, along with a variety of decorating services like Screen Printing, Embroidery, Ultra Print, Vinyl & Direct-to-Garment White, Big Frog’s wide range of services appeal to a broad group of target markets. Our revenue stream is unlimited, attracting both B-to-C and B-to-B markets.
- RECESSION RESISTANT – Everyone wears a t-shirt — although we’re way more than t-shirts! Our solid digital-focused systems and resources ensure that our franchisees can get ahead in a highly competitive digital world.
- MINIMAL OVERHEAD & LOW INVENTORY – We know payroll is one of the largest expenses in any business. At Big Frog, we make operating a business easy with minimal overhead, including 2 to 3 team members and low inventory.
- HIGH REPEAT-AND-REFERRAL CUSTOMER BASE – Our customers love us! An estimated 70+% of our customers are repeat and referral customers.
- MINIMAL RETAIL FOOTPRINT – Storefront retail size is minimal at 1,200 square feet.
FROG-TAS-TIC NUMBERS
- More than 75 locations & growing! Our vision is to open 125 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada by 2026.
- $895,150 Estimated Average Store Revenue*
- The custom apparel decorating industry is a $20-billion industry worldwide.
- 70% estimated percentage of repeat & referral customers.
*For Big Frog stores in the top third of reported gross revenue.
Training and Support
Even if you haven’t worked in retail or owned a business before, you will learn all the secrets to the trade. Through our best-in-class training programs, our goal is to make you an expert in all areas of the business, from t-shirt printing, operations, hiring, marketing, accounting to customer service.
- Big Frog University
- Big Frog University for Managers
- Center of Excellence Training in a Live Store with a Top Franchisee
- On-Site Training
- Comprehensive Manuals
- Webinars and Videos for You and Your Employees
Additional Resources
As a Big Frog franchise owner, you will gain access to a network of like-minded individuals. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge at the annual Frog-A-Thon Meeting, exchange ideas in peer groups, or help propel the brand forward as part of the Franchisee Advisory Council.
Leaping Into the Future
Big Frog is a High-Tech, Light Manufacturing Retail Garment Decorating Boutique with World-Class Customer Service. Our vision is to have 200 retail locations though out the continental United States and Canada by 2025.
