What is the standard Initial Franchise Fee for a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchise?

According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard initial franchise fee is $22,000. This fee is due upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement. The FDD specifies that this fee is non-negotiable and is intended to reimburse Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt for costs associated with training and design assistance provided to the new franchisee.

Notably, the FDD outlines several scenarios where this standard fee may be altered. A 20% discount on the initial franchise fee is available for U.S. Military Veterans. Additionally, if a franchisee purchases a Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads franchise and a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchise simultaneously, there may be a reduced franchise fee for the second restaurant. Multi-unit franchisees may also be eligible for discounts on additional franchise locations, ranging from 20% to 50% off the then-current initial franchise fee, depending on the number of locations already owned.

Prospective franchisees should be aware of these potential discounts and incentives, and carefully consider whether they qualify for any of them. It is also important to note that the initial franchise fee is generally non-refundable, although in certain termination scenarios related to lease documentation or restaurant opening delays, a partial refund (ranging from 20% to 100%) may be possible, contingent upon signing a general release. Franchisees should discuss these conditions with Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt to fully understand the circumstances under which a refund might be available.