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CANDY CLOUD

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.

12locations
$389K–$749K
Since 2022
Food & BeverageMachesney Park, ILCandycloudcompany.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$40,000
Initial Investment
$389,100 – $749,350
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$200 – $450

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $200-$450/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$71,973

Data Based On: Seven franchised outlets open and operating for at least six months from November 1, 2024 through November 1, 2025, with average monthly revenue calculated for the Measurement Period, encompassing operations during the 2025 calendar year.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $71,973

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How CANDY CLOUD Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 83% of Beverages franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
CANDY CLOUD
Current
$389K – $749K$40K6.0%12
JAMBA$150K – $350K$36K6.0%709
KUNG FU TEA$169K – $378K$37K4.0%385
SHARETEA$276K – $606K$12K6.0%146
DING TEA$195K – $324K$30KN/A101
FENG CHA$207K – $583K$30K5.0%87
Beverages Average
23 franchises
$288K – $671K$39K5.3%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 23 Beverages franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1IL
4
2OH
2
3FL
1
4TN
1
5TX
1

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CANDY CLOUD franchisees (20232025)

Total Loans
12
Average Loan
$323,483
Total Volume
$3.9M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

12 SBA loans on record

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a CANDY CLOUD franchise ranges from $389,100 to $749,350. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.