Overview

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.

Why Choose Us

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: 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.