Wiki-Licious
Wiki-Licious franchises at-home bakeries, known as 'cottages,' specializing in malasadas (Hawaiian donuts), cookies, and other baked goods, operated primarily under state cottage food laws. The business model involves licensing the Wiki-Licious brand, providing training and standards, and requiring franchisees to purchase supplies from affiliates like Wiki-Licious Distribution LLC. It targets home-based entrepreneurs serving local customers via home sales, farmers markets, and events in the competitive bakery industry.
Franchise Costs
$225-$350/mo royalty (depending on territory size) + $2/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Wiki-Licious Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Specialty Food (ranked #1 of 14)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wiki-Licious Current | $9K – $28K | $5K | N/A | 48 |
| EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS | $214K – $587K | $30K | 5.0% | 680 |
| HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. | $514K – $830K | $20K | 6.0% | 212 |
| CANTEEN | $9K – $44K | $3K | 5.3% | 100 |
| The Spice & Tea Exchange | $299K – $532K | $39K | 7.0% | 93 |
| GRAZE CRAZE | $167K – $326K | $50K | 6.0% | 89 |
Specialty Food Average 14 franchises | $254K – $522K | $31K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Specialty Food 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
Franchisee Contacts
49 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 |
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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 Wiki-Licious franchise ranges from $8,810 to $28,150. This includes a franchise fee of $5,000.
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