Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Franchise
With a proven model and a creative business environment in an evolving apparel decorating industry, Big Frog puts the “FUN” in owning a business.
$50,000
$39,500
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About Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Owning your own Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More store means investing in your future. With a proven-and-tested operations model and a highly creative business environment in an always-evolving custom apparel decorating industry, Big Frog puts the “FUN” in owning a business. Big Frog is a business that supports the local community and a unique concept you will be proud to own and operate. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is a one-of-a-kind retail concept focused on providing custom decorated garments to our clients. Big Frog offers multiple decorating options from in-house production of Direct-to-Garment printing and vinyl lettering to low cost, third-party contractors like embroidery and screen print.
Our boutique setting is welcoming and fun and where Big Frog gives an exceptional customer experience with a system net promoter score of 91%. Looking for work-life balance? Big Frog offers daylight or bankers hours with stores closing by 6pm Monday through Friday and 3 hours on Saturday. Big Frog requires small teams – 2 to 4 on average – so less personnel hassle. Looking to be a local leader? Being an active member of the community is critical to your success – whether that is being involved with your schools or on the Chamber of Commerce – it is about representing yourself and Big Frog locally.
2008
Dunedin,FL
Tina Bacon-DeFrece
82
3
$303,856
* in 2020
Why Choose Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More?
Big Frog is not only a fun business to own and be proud of, it has tons of great features that make it a sound investment for you and your family:
- Low Cost
- High Volume
On average your total investment with buildout and inventory is right around $200,000. Our stores averaging over $450,000 per year in revenue are seeing 60.5% gross profit margin.
Proven Concept
Big Frog has been in business for 13 years. On average we have steady, double-digit year over year revenue growth.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Our stores specialize in Direct-to-Garment printing but also offers a variety of decorating techniques like vinyl lettering, embroidery, screen printing and heat transfers. Big Frog is a one-stop shop for any business or consumer needs.
Recession-Resistant
Everyone wears and needs a t-shirt whether for branding or party favors. Our price points and variety of solutions allowed us to flourish in the 2008 recession and our stores bounced back quickly from the COVID quarantine.
Minimal Overhead, Small Footprint & Low Inventory
Our stores require very small teams (2 – 4 designers or production staff) and small retail space – around 1,200 square feet. Overhead like payroll and rent can remain lower than many retail shops. Starting inventory levels are less than $5,000 and it has no shelf-life.
High Repeat & Referral Customer Base
Our Big Frog owners always provide the ultimate customer experience. Repeat-and-referral rates are above 65% on average.
Discounted Franchise Fee
Big Frog participates in the IFA’s DiversityFran and VetFran programs. Minority and women owned franchises receive 10% off their franchise fee. Veterans receive 20% off their franchise fee.
$39,500
Veteran's Fee: $31,600
6.0%
Gross Sales
1.5%
Gross sales
Training & Support
Starting your own business can be stressful, but Big Frog has it down to a science. Through our carefully outlined onboarding process and your dedicated assistant project manager we will help you with:
- Site Selection
- Lease Negotiations
- Build Out & Store Layout
- Equipment & Fixture Deliveries
- Hiring
Even if you haven’t worked in retail or owned a business before, you will learn all the secrets to the trade. Through our best-in-class training programs, our goal is to make you an expert in all areas of the business, from t-shirt printing, operations, hiring, marketing, accounting to customer service.
- Big Frog University
- Big Frog University for Managers
- Center of Excellence Training in a Live Store with a Top Franchisee
- On-Site Training
- Comprehensive Manuals
- Webinars and Videos for You and Your Employees
We have enhanced our business coaching program to ensure that we deliver the business support that truly meets your needs. Our highly experienced, compassionate, and professional coaching team are always on hand to provide you the ongoing assistance to help you grow your business. You will be assigned a business coach qualified to help with:
- Human Resources
- Financial Education and Guidance
- Operational & Administrative Best Practices
- Business Planning
- Ongoing Site Visits and Training
- Marketing and Advertising Training & Planning
History
The humble beginnings of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More started in 2008 when co-founders Leeward Bean, Tina Bacon-DeFrece, and Ron DeFrece opened Big Frog in Clearwater, Florida, the first-ever Big Frog t-shirt printing shop. Their Big Frog store disrupted the local garment decorating industry and served a niche need: from one to 300 shirts. While no minimum quantities was critical in serving the local consumer, it also offered no set up fees and free artwork to local businesses that previously had to buy huge quantities to make the numbers work. Now small businesses like plumbers, electricians and landscapers had an alternative source for their branded uniform needs without all the hassle and expense. The business of personalizing apparel was a local success, which led to the franchising Big Frog throughout the United States.
Over the years, the founders invested in infrastructure to help stores succeed. New decorating techniques, products and vendor partners have been rolled out to generate extra revenue and improve operations. Today, there are more than 80 Big Frog locations all over the U.S. with expansion into Canada — and Big Frog continues to grow and expand its pond! Vision Statement: Become the world leader in innovative garment decorating – in both sales and experience. Grow our brand to 300 units in North America & Canada. Enthusiastically provide exceptional customer service & support. Propagate our team culture and values within the franchise group and our brand.
$182,904 - $253,041
$300,000
$50,000
Ideal Candidate
Big Frog is looking to recruit new owners that are driven to succeed. Success can mean different things to different people. Is it being a community leader? Having the flexibility to be at every one of your children’s games? Is it to provide a legacy to your grandchildren? Is it to make your Big Frog store the Top Frog? Here are three critical questions to ask yourself. Hint: the correct answer to all three is a resounding “ABSOLUTELY”.
- Are you willing to follow operational excellence and proven systems?
- Are you eager to market outside the community to make connections that will drive revenue?
- Are you coachable, collaborative & creative with the energy & grit to focus on end-results? While Big Frog can train you on everything happening in the business, there are still some skills that will make you poised to succeed.
Other Desirable Qualities
- An “A Player” with Strong Leadership/Management/Communication Skills
- Sales or Customer Service Background is a Plus
- Solid Business Acumen
- Chief Cheerleader
- People-Oriented and Connected to the Community
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Outgoing & Fun