Hand-Poured Ice Pop Franchise Enters Q3 with New Product Line, International Franchise Candidates
MOBILE, AL. – Frios Gourmet Pops, the hand-poured ice pop brand on a mission to deliver happiness, has kicked off the year with immense growth and development news. Recently profiled by Forbes, the brick-and-mortar-turned-mobile franchise concept enters Q3 with exponential growth. With 112 locations already open, and a recently refined franchise opportunity, Frios heads into its busy summer season poised to deliver smiles and sweet treats to more people than ever before.
Franchise Growth Heating Up as Summer Approaches
As of today, 12 new locations have hit the streets so far in 2025. The brand is aiming to add 25 more by year’s end, targeting sunny spots like Texas, Arizona, Louisiana and Colorado for franchise growth.
The first of these 25 locations will be in Houston and Austin, with Sweet Rides now serving Texans just in time for the dog days of summer.
A Worldly Franchise
Frios is proud to have a diverse crew of Franchisees, or “Happiness Hustlers.” From military veterans and former first responders to first-time business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs, people from all over the world have relocated to the United States to open a Frios.
2 candidates from Canada now own and operate Frios locations in Farmers Branch, TX and South Boston, MA, respectively. Additionally, Frios Gourmet Pops plans to welcome a husband-and-wife duo from Portugal into its franchising family, who will be serving cold treats in Orlando.
“Frios has the kind of energy that speaks to everyone, no matter where they’re from. Happiness doesn’t have borders. We’re not just selling pops, we’re delivering joy, and people feel that. Folks everywhere want to own something they believe in. They want work that feels meaningful and brings people together,” Owner and CEO, Cliff Kennedy, said. “Seeing our mission click with people outside the U.S., especially when things feel uncertain, just proves how strong the Frios mission and brand is. My hope? One day, you’ll see a Sweet Ride rolling through cities all over the world.”
FriosPlus: Pops with More
This year, the brand unveiled the Frios Plus collection to deliver pops to people looking for more sweet treats. The first of this exciting product line to be revealed, and containing up to 17 grams of protein, is the Frios Plus Protein pop.
Inspired by senior homes and hospital patients needing assistance in meeting their daily caloric intake, the brand looks forward to expanding the Frios Plus line with innovative ingredients like electrolytes or vegetables.
As a simple, family-friendly business, Frios makes it easy for parents and kids to work side by side, building something special together—not just passing down a business years later, but creating a legacy from day one. To learn more about Frios Gourmet Pops, please visit https://friospops.com/.
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About Frios Gourmet Pops
Founded in 2013 and franchising since 2017, Frios Gourmet Pops is delivering moments of happiness through fresh, hand-poured pops and are looking for a diverse range of ‘happiness hustlers’ to bring more sunshine and smiles to their local community. With 112 locations operating within 25 states, the brand is looking to reach 1001 locations by 2032. The average investment in Frios Gourmet Pops ranges from $62,900 to $93,000. For more information, please visit https://friosfranchise.com.