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Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe

Cream puffs & baked goods

Background

Founded: 1998 Franchising since: 1998
1001 Avenue of the Americas, #1110
New York, New york 10018
Phone:
(646)418-3190


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2007 25 0 305 27
2006 13 0 300+ 1
2005 3 0 200+ 1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, United states, Utah, Washington

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: By state or key regions

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $161K-326K
Franchise fee: $15K-40K
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable
Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $300K
Cash liquidity requirement: $150K/unit
Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

Operations
  • 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: Varies
  • At franchisee's location: Varies

Ongoing Support
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support
  • Regional advertising

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