Rocket Fizz^®

Retail • Year: 2025

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What Is Rocket Fizz?

Rocket Fizz is a franchise in the Retail category operating brick-and-mortar Rocket Fizz Shops, typically about 1,800 square feet (approximately 1,500 sq ft retail and 300 sq ft storage/office). It sells directly to individual consumers (B2C) from highly trafficked pedestrian, downtown, mall, or lifestyle center locations. The core product bundle is retail sales of unique old‑fashioned sodas, new-to-market beverages, energy drinks, hard-to-find candy brands, other confections and novelty items; franchisees are required to purchase certain proprietary products and may buy furniture, fixtures and equipment from the franchisor's distributor.

Rocket Fizz Franchise: Pros and Cons

A key strength is its exceptionally clean legal record—0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 government penalties, 0 franchisor enforcement actions, and 0 franchisee settlements (bottom 5%)—but a notable risk is the lack of company-owned units (0) combined with an unusually high four outlet terminations (top 10%), signaling limited franchisor oversight and turnover concerns.

Pros

0 disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, zero franchisor-initiated enforcement, and no franchisee-initiated settlements or judgments (well below typical for Retail, bottom 5%) — a very clean legal and regulatory record that lowers litigation risk and suggests the system operates with few formal disputes.

Initial franchise fee low range: $0 (well below typical for Retail, bottom 5%) — effectively removes a major upfront cash barrier and leaves you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operations.

Manager required equity percentage: 0 (well below typical for Retail, bottom 5%) — you aren’t forced to give managers ownership, which gives you flexibility to design compensation and retain more equity as the owner.

Cons

0 company-owned units (well below typical for Retail, bottom 5%) — the franchisor does not operate any locations, which limits their ability to test new ideas, iterate systems, and maintain firsthand awareness of day-to-day franchise operations.

4 outlet terminations (well above typical for Retail, top 10%) — the unusually high number of terminations indicates multiple operators have left the system, a signal you should investigate further before committing.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

49/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected area where franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell online and via alternative channels, use different trademarks and venues, and to develop nearby units without a right of first refusal; protection is contingent on performance quotas that shape market density.

Training & Support

60/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 70-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site assistance is available for an additional fee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise grew from 83 units in 2022 to 101 in 2025, with additions of +3, +3, and +12 units in 2023–2025 respectively (yearly growth ≈ 3.6%, 3.5%, and 13.5%), indicating an accelerating trajectory driven by a large jump in 2025. For investors this acceleration—12 of the 18 net new units (≈66.7%) came in the latest year—signals improving expansion momentum and scale potential, but the concentration of growth in one year means sustainability, unit economics, and franchise support should be validated before extrapolating continued high growth.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Rocket Fizz Franchise?

Opening a Rocket Fizz franchise requires a total initial investment of $251,800 to $549,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$251,800

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$549,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$23,200

Equipment & Assets$64,500

Reserves$10,000

Training$1,000

Other$128,100

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$83,000

Equipment & Assets$111,500

Reserves$40,000

Training$5,000

Other$284,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Rocket Fizz Franchise Owners Make?

Rocket Fizz franchise locations reported average gross sales of $514,397 and median gross sales of $444,437 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$514,397

Median Gross Sales:

$444,437

High Gross Sales:

$1,207,838

Low Gross Sales:

$115,322

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

39.743589743589745%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only franchised unit data are provided for 2022–2024; no company-owned or affiliate P&L figures are included, so performance comparison to corporate stores is not possible from this Item 19.

Performance Variability Analysis: Average gross sales for the 78 franchised shops in 2024 were 514,397 with a wide spread from 115,322 to 1,207,838, and only about 39.74% of shops met or exceeded the sample average, indicating substantial variability across locations.

Data Scope and Limitations: The figures are unaudited and represent only shops open >1 year and for which data were available (78 of 101 franchised shops in 2024), and the franchisor explicitly does not disclose expense or net income data in this Item 19.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Rocket Fizz franchise?

The total initial investment for a Rocket Fizz franchise ranges from $251,800 to $549,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Rocket Fizz initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Rocket Fizz is $25,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Rocket Fizz franchise owners make?

Rocket Fizz franchise locations reported average gross sales of $514,397 and median gross sales of $444,437 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Rocket Fizz have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Rocket Fizz received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Rocket Fizz offer exclusive franchise territories?

Rocket Fizz received a territory protection score of 49 out of 100. Grants a protected area where franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Rocket Fizz provide to new franchisees?

Rocket Fizz received a training and support score of 60 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 70-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals for launch.

How many Rocket Fizz franchise locations are there?

Rocket Fizz had 101 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Rocket Fizz?

Rocket Fizz is a franchise in the Retail category operating brick-and-mortar Rocket Fizz Shops, typically about 1,800 square feet (approximately 1,500 sq ft retail and 300 sq ft storage/office).

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