FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Scoop Soldiers FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Scoop Soldiers FDD widens the Item 7 estimated initial investment at both ends — the low end falls from $68,600 to $64,100 and the high end rises from $118,800 to $122,500 — while the system grows from 107 to 115 territories. The 16% royalty and $39,500 franchise fee carry over unchanged.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $68,600 | $64,100 | −$4,500 (−6.6%) |
| High end of range | $118,800 | $122,500 | +$3,700 (+3.1%) |
| Full range | $68,600–$118,800 | $64,100–$122,500 | |
The range opens wider in both directions: the cheapest way in costs $4,500 less than last year, while the top end runs $3,700 more.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 107 | 115 | +8 (+7.5%) |
Scoop Soldiers reports 115 territories in the 2026 filing, up from 107 in 2025 — the system grew by 8 territories year over year.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Scoop Soldiers included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Royalty rate | 16% | 16% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 16% of Gross Sales between filings; the initial franchise fee is unchanged at $39,500.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Scoop Soldiers franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Scoop Soldiers states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $64,100–$122,500, against $68,600–$118,800 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $68,600 to $64,100 (−$4,500 (−6.6%)) and the high end moves from $118,800 to $122,500 (+$3,700 (+3.1%)).
How many locations does Scoop Soldiers have?
The 2026 FDD for Scoop Soldiers reports 115 outlets in Item 20, against 107 in the 2025 filing — 8 more.
Did Scoop Soldiers change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Scoop Soldiers state a standard royalty of 16%.
Does Scoop Soldiers disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Scoop Soldiers included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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