CANDY CLOUD
Candy Cloud franchises provide specialty drinks including coffee, tea, shakes, bubble tea, ice cream, and boba through retail outlets in shopping malls, centers, and amusement areas. The business model grants franchisees rights to use the Candy Cloud system, encompassing proprietary menus, recipes, distinctive store design, décor, operational procedures, training, and marketing support. The target market consists of the general public seeking customizable unique beverages.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $200-$450/mo internal system fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Five Candy Cloud® units (1 company-owned, 4 franchised) that operated continuously for 6+ months for the 2024 calendar year, for the measurement period November 1, 2023 through November 1, 2024.
* All revenue figures were provided as 'Average Monthly Revenue' (Average, High Store, Median Store, Low Store) and were converted to annual figures by multiplying by 12. The data represents a combined sample of both franchised and company-owned units.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How CANDY CLOUD Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 85% of Beverages franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CANDY CLOUD Current | $389K – $724K | $40K | 6.0% | 5 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $225K – $555K | $12K | 6.0% | 153 |
| DING TEA | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 120 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K – $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
| BAMBU | $159K – $328K | $49K | 3.5% | 60 |
Beverages Average 20 franchises | $281K – $629K | $40K | 5.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Beverages 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CANDY CLOUD franchisees (2023 – 2025)
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.
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 CANDY CLOUD franchise ranges from $389,100 to $724,350. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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