Is Eiffel Waffle a good franchise to buy?

Whether Eiffel Waffle is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Eiffel Waffle

Eiffel Waffle franchisees operate retail businesses featuring unique bubble waffle creations, including bubble waffle cones, waffle towers, Eiffel minis, shakes, homemade ice cream, and Eiffel’Ades, under a proprietary system that includes specific menus, recipes, designs, training, and operational support. The business model involves selling single-unit franchises or multi-unit development agreements, with initial investments ranging from $208,635 to $338,076, targeting entrepreneurs interested in dessert retail. They primarily serve customers seeking indulgent, novelty dessert experiences in high-traffic locations.

$209K–$338K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

Food & BeverageChicago Ridge, ILeiffelwaffle.com/franchiseDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$208,635 – $338,076

Low: $208,635High: $338,076

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$600 – $900

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 3% brand fund (or $1,250/mo, whichever greater) + $250/mo internal system fee + $350-$500/mo accounting service

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Eiffel Waffle Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Eiffel Waffle Current	$209K – $338K	$40K	6.0%	0
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 (2022)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1IL

Franchisee Contacts

2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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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

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Eiffel Waffle franchise ranges from $208,635 to $338,076. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.