How much does a Rocket Fizz franchise cost to open?
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates $130,400 to $288,000 to begin operating one full-size, brick-and-mortar Rocket Fizz Shop in the United States. That is the Item 7 Estimated Initial Investment, not merely the Initial Franchise Fee and not a separate liquidity requirement.
Official 2026 startup range for one full-size Shop. It includes the contract fee, required fixtures, opening inventory, premises costs and a three-month reserve. It assumes a leased vanilla-shell space and excludes a building shell and demolition.
FDD source: RPM Summit Group, LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 27, 2026, cover and Item 7, pp. 10-14. No matching 2026 FDD was located on an official franchise-controlled domain, so the FDD references in this article are intentionally unlinked.
- Legal franchisor
- RPM Summit Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company.
- Offer analyzed
- One full-size Shop under an individual Franchise Agreement; the FDD does not provide a separate startup range for a multi-unit, kiosk or nontraditional format.
- Primary disclosures
- Items 5, 6 and 7, with cost-relevant provisions from Items 8, 10, 11, 12 and 17 and the attached agreement.
- Checked
- July 17, 2026. The official U.S. franchise information confirms that the brand is actively presenting franchise opportunities, subject to state registration and delivery of an FDD.
The official investment page displayed a lower range when checked on July 17, 2026. This article uses the later verified disclosure and treats the website figure as outdated until the brand explains otherwise.
Capital snapshot
Derived total of the two fixed signing payments.
Cover-page amount payable to the franchisor or affiliates.
Already included in the startup total.
Applied to the disclosed sales basis.
What does the disclosed startup range include?
The startup table covers fourteen lines. Inventory, construction, premises and early operating needs create most of the variation; the two charges due at signing do not vary.
Site, build-out, equipment and inventory
| Cost category | Amount | When due | Payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Deposits, Fees, and Licenses; Pre-Construction Cost | $1,000-$8,000 | As incurred | Government bodies and approved suppliers |
| Leasehold/Construction | $15,000-$40,000 | As incurred | Approved suppliers |
| Signage, interior and exterior | $2,500-$10,000 | As incurred | Approved suppliers |
| POS System, Computer Equipment and Software | $2,000-$4,000 | As incurred | Approved suppliers |
| Shop Fixtures and Furnishings Package | $30,000 | At signing | R3 Distribution |
| Opening Inventory - Rocket Fizz Authorized Products | $33,000-$72,500 | Before opening | Affiliate |
| Opening Inventory - Non-Proprietary Products | $1,500-$3,500 | Before opening | Affiliate or approved suppliers |
| Premises: three months' rent and security deposit | $7,200-$40,000 | At lease signing | Lessor |
Source: 2026 FDD Item 7, pp. 10-13. The premises assumption uses approximately 1,500 to 2,500 usable square feet and one month's security deposit, although a landlord may require more.
Other opening and first-three-month costs
| Cost category | Amount | When due | Key qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | At signing | For a new Shop |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $0-$2,000 | Before opening and during the first three months | $0 assumes an existing-shop acquisition or agreement that spending is unnecessary |
| Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance deposit | $1,200-$3,000 | Monthly premium | Initial deposit estimate |
| Legal Fees and Organizational Expenses | $1,000-$5,000 | As incurred | Includes lease review and bookkeeping setup assistance |
| Training Expenses, including travel and living expenses | $1,000-$5,000 | Disclosed as after opening | No tuition for included Initial Training; travel, lodging, meals and salaries remain the franchisee's cost |
| Additional Funds for three months | $10,000-$40,000 | As incurred | Included in the official Grand Total |
Source: 2026 FDD Item 7, pp. 10-14. Its low and high line items reconcile exactly to the official Grand Total.
Where the startup range is concentrated
The official line items are grouped into four non-overlapping phases. The grouped lows total $130,400 and the grouped highs total $288,000.
Interpretation: premises and equipment create the broadest combined range, while inventory is the largest required product commitment. Source: 2026 FDD Item 7, pp. 10-14. The plotted phase totals are derived solely by adding compatible official lines and reconcile to the disclosed total.
The construction estimate assumes a landlord-provided vanilla shell. It excludes a building shell, demolition, financing charges and interest. A site delivered in materially worse condition can therefore require capital beyond the published high end.
The three-month reserve includes employee wages, inventory, facility expenses, opening cash and other required early expenses, but excludes finance charges, interest and “all other recurring monthly operating expenses.” Owner compensation is not expressly identified. Obtain a written category-by-category explanation before treating the allowance as complete working capital.
Why is R3 Distribution important to the startup budget?
R3 Distribution is the required affiliate source for the fixture package and proprietary opening stock. The FDD cover states that $89,500 to $131,000 of the startup total must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
Who receives the required startup payments?
The cover-page amount matters because it separates payments inside the franchise system from premises, construction, insurance, professional and government costs.
Non-proprietary opening products may come from the affiliate and/or another approved supplier. Source: FDD cover; Items 5, 7 and 8, pp. 3 and 10-15.
Can the contract fee be reduced?
Yes, but only for a defined group. Qualifying U.S. military members, police officers and firefighters may receive a $5,000 reduction from the standard contract fee. The individual must be creditworthy, own at least 50% of the Shop, manage it at all times and use the discount only for the first unit purchased. Active-duty and retired qualifying individuals are included.
The franchisor may also reduce, finance, defer or waive the fee in a unique or compelling situation. Fees collected in fiscal 2025 ranged from $0 to $49,000, but that history does not replace the stated charge for a new Shop. The payments are fully earned and nonrefundable even if the location does not open. Source: FDD Item 5, pp. 3-4.
When is the startup money paid?
The cash requirement is staged, but the first contractual milestone is substantial: two fixed payments total $55,000 at signing. This is a derived calculation from compatible startup lines, not a separately stated franchisor total.
The agreement requires opening within 180 days unless an extension is granted. The FTC Consumer's Guide to Buying a Franchise explains that a prospect must receive the disclosure at least 14 calendar days before signing or paying the franchisor or an affiliate. The FTC Franchise Rule supplies the federal framework. Timing source: FDD Items 7 and 11, pp. 10-14 and 22-23.
Which fees continue after opening?
The core recurring charge is the Royalty Fee: the greater of $900 or 5% of Gross Revenue per month, due on the first day after each monthly period begins. The fee table also covers technology, gift-card, sticker, social-media and product-purchase obligations. No marketing-fund contribution is currently required, but one may be established at 1% to 2% of the same basis with 90 days' notice.
| Recurring cost entity | Amount or basis | Timing | What the basis means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | Greater of $900 or 5% of Gross Revenue per month | First day of each month after opening | The defined basis excludes specified refunds, paid sales/use taxes and redeemed voucher value |
| Marketing fund | Currently not required; possible 1%-2% of the defined basis | Monthly if established | May be implemented on 90 days' notice |
| Continuing product purchases | $0-$72,500 | Monthly, bi-monthly, weekly or COD | Branded and proprietary products purchased from the franchisor and/or affiliate |
| Non-cash payment systems | All associated costs | As incurred | Debit, credit, stored-value and other specified systems |
Source: 2026 FDD Item 6, pp. 4-9. Amounts payable to the franchisor are generally collected by electronic funds transfer or another designated automatic mechanism and are nonrefundable.
Monthly fixed amounts and minimums in Item 6
Scale: $0-$1,000 per month. The royalty can exceed $900 because the payable amount is the greater of the floor or the percentage calculation.
Interpretation: the $900 floor is much larger than the separately disclosed fixed monthly technology and program charges, but the percentage-based amount is not capped by this chart. Source: 2026 FDD Item 6, pp. 4-9. Geometry is a derived scaling of official monthly amounts.
The percentage is subject to a monthly floor. When the calculation falls below that floor, the minimum still applies; the FDD's special-risk page separately highlights mandatory minimum royalty or advertising payments.
The startup table estimates $2,000-$4,000 for the initial system and its first three months of maintenance. Item 11 separately estimates $1,000-$3,500 for initial hardware and software and $400-$600 a year for maintenance. Use the startup-table amount in the total and request a current vendor quote to reconcile the scopes.
Which charges apply only when a specific event occurs?
The fee table contains a broad set of event-triggered charges. They sit outside the normal monthly calculation but can become material after extra training, a compliance failure, a transfer, renewal, audit, ownership change, relocation problem or termination.
Training, inspection and supplier triggers
Compliance, ownership and default triggers
Source: 2026 FDD Item 6, pp. 5-9. State-specific addenda can modify enforceability, timing or remedies.
The fee table charges for trainees beyond two, while Item 11 says pre-opening training covers up to three people. Agreement §6.1 refers to two selected people. Because the documents do not align, obtain written confirmation of the included headcount and any tuition before booking travel.
Does the FDD disclose a liquid-capital or net-worth minimum?
No separate Liquid Capital, Net Worth or Non-Borrowed Funds minimum is stated in the 2026 FDD or on the official investment page reviewed here. That does not mean financial screening is absent; Item 10 refers to then-current financing criteria, and the public-service discount requires creditworthiness.
What financing does Item 10 disclose?
The franchisor generally requires the contract fee at signing, but may finance up to $25,000 for a qualified applicant. Repayment can run up to 12 months at the Prime Rate published by the Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal. A Promissory Note and Guarantee may be required; the debt is secured by Shop assets, permits prepayment without penalty and may accelerate after default. Approval is discretionary, not promised.
Source: FDD Item 10, pp. 19-20. Applicants can use the official franchise contact information to request current criteria and a written explanation of available financing.
What can renewal, transfer, relocation and refurbishment cost?
The startup total is not the last capital obligation created by the agreement. The 10-year term can be renewed once for another 10 years if conditions are satisfied, and modernization to then-current standards may be required in addition to the stated fee.
| Later-life cost entity | Disclosed amount | Trigger | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 | Notice is due 6-9 months before expiration; renovation or modernization may also be required | Item 6 p. 7; Item 17 p. 34 |
| Transfer Fee | $11,000 | Before an approved transfer | Item 6 p. 7; Item 17 pp. 36-37 |
| Required Refurbishment | Up to $15,000 | At the franchisor's request, not more often than once every 10 years unless the lease requires it sooner | Agreement §7.25, agreement p. 24 |
| Relocation Assessment | Prior comparable royalty amount plus 10% | If an approved relocation is not completed within six months and the franchisor extends the deadline | Agreement §5.6, agreement p. 15 |
The $15,000 cap applies to interior and exterior work under agreement §7.25. Relocation also requires de-identification of the former location and can create reimbursement and indemnification costs.
What should be verified before relying on the cost range?
The disclosure gives a defensible starting range, but several site-specific and document-specific issues remain unresolved. Verify them against the most recent document, state addenda, lease, construction scope and supplier quotes before treating the published high end as a ceiling.
What does the 2026 cost disclosure mean for a prospective franchisee?
The verified range is $130,400 to $288,000 for one Shop. Inventory, premises, construction and the first-three-month reserve produce most of the spread. The main unresolved issue is whether the actual site condition, supplier order and opening plan fit the disclosure assumptions.
The published high end is not a guaranteed ceiling: the building shell, demolition, financing costs and some continuing operating expenses are excluded or unclear.