Own a business that
POPS
Explore
a sweeter way to own a business.
Financials, path breakdowns, territory info. All in one place.
Award-winning in every market we have entered.
Streetpops is a small-batch gourmet ice pop franchise with 15 years of proof, an award-winning product, and three ways to own it. Pick the path that fits your life.
Explore
a sweeter way to own a business.
Financials, path breakdowns, territory info. All in one place.
Award-winning in every market we have entered.
Bring joy to your city with 3 operating paths
One brand. Three ways to own it.
Most mobile food franchises and frozen dessert businesses hand you one playbook. Streetpops gives you three. Same award-winning product. Same training and support. Same revenue channels. What changes is how involved you want to be and how big you want to build.
Community
BASED
This fits around my life.
“I want real income, not a second full-time job.”
- 1 – 2 events per week, owner-operated
- Works alongside another career or family
- Lighter schedule, room to grow
- Best for:
- Side income.
- Flexibility.
- Fewer events.
Hands-On
LEADER
This is my main business.
“I want to build something real and manage a team without overextending.”
- 5 – 6 events per week
- Streetpops is your primary income
- Manage the business without working every event
- Best for:
- Full-time ownership.
- Managed scale.
- Higher upside.
Team
BUILDER
I am building something scalable.
“I want multiple carts running, a real team, and room to expand my territory.”
- 8 – 10+ events per week
- Multi-cart, multi-team operations
- Built for territory growth and long-term expansion
- Best for:
- Multi-cart operations.
- Team-driven.
- Highest upside.
Same brand. Same products. Same revenue channels.
Which path fits your
LIFE?
Streetpops is a small-batch gourmet ice pop franchise with 15 years of proof, an award-winning product, and three ways to own it. Pick the path that fits your life.
| Path 1 | Path 2 | Path 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Events Per Week | 1 - 2 | 5 - 6 | 8 - 10+ |
| Team Size | Owner / Family | Small Paid Team | Multi-Team |
| Hands-On Level | High | Moderate | Strategic |
| Primary Goal | Side Income | Primary Income | Scalable Growth |
What Makes Us Pop
From day one to year five, Streetpops gives you the tools and training to operate with confidence.
Chef-Driven Recipes & Unique Flavors
Built by a trained chef with a love for real ingredients and creative flavor combinations. Thai basil lime. Ube Coconut. Strawberry rose cream. We make frozen dessert flavors that are unexpected every time and familiar enough to love.
Superior
Quality
We are obsessive about ingredients. Our handcrafted, all-natural pops are made with the finest ingredients, delivering exceptional taste that keeps customers coming back for more.
A Brand for
Everyone
Our team embraces the joy of diversity, the power of connection, and the spirit of inclusivity. Streetpops is designed to feel bright, polished, and easy for people to connect with. One pop at a time, we’re crafting indelible moments everyone can love.
Training
& Support
We have done this long enough to know where new owners get stuck. We built the training around that so you do not have to figure it out the hard way.
Low startup.
STRONG
MARGINS.
No food waste.
Streetpops is one of the lowest-cost mobile food franchise opportunities in this category. No kitchen. No lease.
No inventory that spoils.
Path 1
Community
Based
Total investment:
$57,200 – $65,990
Net Worth Required:
$100K
Liquid Assets Required:
$45K
Path 2
Hands-On
LEADER
Total investment:
$74,670 – $109,715
Net Worth Required:
$200K
Liquid Assets Required:
$65K
Path 3
Team
Builder
Total investment:
$93,850 – $149,665
Net Worth Required:
$200K
Liquid Assets Required:
$65K
Individual results vary. See Item 19 of the FDD for historical performance data.
Founder
STORY
Sara Bornick never forgot what a frozen treat on a hot summer day felt like as a kid. Pure joy. She just knew it could be made better.
She started her career in graphic design, but her passion for food pulled her to the Midwest Culinary Institute, where she began developing specialty ice cream recipes for friends and family. She traveled Europe, picking up new ingredients and flavor combinations along the way. Then a small pop shop in North Carolina clicked everything into place. Eventually, an idea clicked, and she came home with a clear conviction.
She came home with a clear conviction. Bring back that summer joy. Keep the nostalgia. Lose the artificial additives. Make something parents feel good about handing to their kids.
Streetpops launched at a single community event in Cincinnati in 2011. The city showed up and never really left.
That is what you are bringing home.
OTR Entrepreneur of the Year | 4x Best of Taste Award, Taste of Cincinnati | 1st Place, Kentucky Food Truck Championship | 15 years, fully founder-owned
Make your community
POP
Tell us a little about yourself, and let’s find out if it’s a fit.
Questions that
POP UP
Do I need food or restaurant experience?
No. The product comes ready through our Streetpops kitchen, PopLabs Manufacturing. No kitchen, no prep, no food handling beyond serving. We train you on everything during your HQ week in Cincinnati.
Is this seasonal?
Peak season depends on the region, but can run from May through October, or year-round depending on warmer climates. The PLAY fundraising program, corporate catering, and wholesale accounts should run year-round. Most franchisees use the slower months to fill the next summer’s calendar.
How does zero food waste work?
Pops are frozen. Anything you do not sell goes back in the freezer and comes to the next event. No spoilage, no write-offs. It is one of the biggest financial advantages over traditional food businesses.
What are the ongoing fees?
6% royalty, 1% brand contribution fund, $150 local advertising, $150 technology fee. That is the full list.
What territories are available?
Territories are available across most of the country. Each franchise gets a defined, protected territory. We cover availability during your territory meeting.
How fast can I launch?
Most franchisees are operational within 60 to 90 days of signing.
What is the PLAY program?
PLAY (Pops Love All Youth) is Streetpops’ fundraising program for schools, sports teams, and youth organizations. It creates recurring revenue for franchisees and genuine community relationships that keep people coming back. It also runs in the off-season, which helps even out the calendar.
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