DEMO — Franchise (Staging Preview)
Own the Premium
Gelato Experience
in Your Market
13-year brand. 20+ locations. B2B events revenue built in. Berkeley CA opening 2026.
A franchise built to perform
Premium product earns its price
At $5.75 per pop, Popbar commands a premium — and earns it. All-natural ingredients, handcrafted in-store daily, 60+ flavors with full customization. Customers pay more because it's genuinely worth more. No race to the bottom.
B2B events revenue engine built in
Every Popbar location comes with a catering and events business attached. Corporate activations, health fairs, brand events, holiday parties — the pop format is purpose-built for high-volume B2B. Your store doesn't just serve walk-in traffic. It serves thousands.
Lean operations, high margins
No frying. No cooking. No complex kitchen equipment. The production process is clean, replicable, and trainable. Minimal waste, minimal staff footprint. A format that works in small square footage — and scales elegantly for events.
What does it cost to open a Popbar?
Full investment details are disclosed in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). We provide this to qualified candidates early in the conversation — no pressure, no gatekeeping.
| Franchise Fee | Contact for details |
| Total Investment | Contact for details |
| Royalty | Contact for details |
| Territory | Exclusive |
| Training | Contact for details |
| Absentee Ownership OK | Yes |
What Popbar brings to the table
Real Estate
We help identify the best trade areas in your region. Our broker network supports site selection, and we provide lease negotiation consulting. We've successfully opened shops in food halls, street retail, and mixed-use developments across the US.
Construction
Choose from our approved general contractors or bring your own builder. Our in-house designer handles floor plan layout and works directly with your architect to get the shop built efficiently and on-brand — every time.
Training
Two training sessions before you open: a managerial introduction at our New York headquarters and a comprehensive on-site session at your location. Ongoing training and support continues well after your grand opening.
Marketing
Grand opening strategy, a local store marketing playbook, and ongoing support from our marketing team. We've already built the materials — you focus on executing in your market. Social, local PR, and events playbook included.
Operations
Our operations team is available for daily support: coaching, analysis, financial reviews, store management guidance, and everything in between. You're not running this alone — we're alongside you every step of the way.
Development
We support new business development initiatives and stay genuinely open to franchisee ideas. Your market insight is valuable. We want to grow with you, not just beside you — multi-unit development agreements available.
Markets we're actively developing
We're currently accepting applications for select US markets. If your market isn't listed, reach out anyway — we'll tell you honestly whether there's an opportunity.
- ●West Coast Beyond California
- ●Southeast (SC, GA, TN, FL)
- ●Midwest (MI, IL, OH)
- ●Texas
- ●International Inquiries Welcome
Answers to common questions
Do I need experience in food service to open a Popbar?
How long does it take from application to opening?
What are the ongoing fees?
Can I own multiple Popbar locations?
Is Popbar a good fit for a food hall or kiosk format?
Can I visit an existing Popbar before applying?
What happens after I submit an application?
WHERE WE'RE GROWING
These high-density markets have zero Popbar presence and a proven appetite for premium gelato experiences.
YOUR LOCATION CAN HOST EVENTS.
Franchisees with event catering programs generate $15,000–$80,000 per event. Your retail location becomes a catering hub.
See how events work →Ready to bring Popbar
to your city?
Applications are reviewed within 5 business days. We'll reach out to schedule a conversation about your market.
Or email us directly at franchising@pop-bar.com