BEARD PAPA'S
Beard Papa’s is a specialty dessert shop franchise specializing in fresh and natural cream puffs, along with a limited selection of other desserts, beverages, and menu items offered for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery. The franchisor, Muginoho International, Inc., grants single-unit franchises for stand-alone shops in high-traffic retail locations or kiosk shops in malls and other establishments, as well as multi-unit development agreements for 3-10 shops in designated territories. Their business model licenses a proprietary system including approved products, supplies, operations manuals, and trademarks, targeting dessert enthusiasts seeking unique, high-quality sweets.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% brand development fund + up to $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How BEARD PAPA'S Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BEARD PAPA'S Current | $201K – $477K | $45K | 5.0% | 42 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+2 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BEARD PAPA'S franchisees (2020 – 2021)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
42 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
42 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BEARD PAPA'S franchise ranges from $200,900 to $477,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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