BeaverTails
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 2
Franchised, year-end 2023
About BeaverTails
BeaverTails is a unique and iconic Canadian brand that has been delighting customers since 1978. Their hand-stretched pastries are both crispy and chewy, served piping-hot for an irresistible indulgence. With a commitment to quality, BeaverTails combines their original recipe with premium ingredients to ensure a delicious experience every time. Starting as a small venture at the Killaloe Fair, BeaverTails has grown to over 140 locations worldwide, including stores in Canada, the US, and 6 international countries. Their expansion has been fueled by their popularity and the demand for their delectable pastries. Not only are BeaverTails known for their amazing pastries, but they also offer a range of other products, including ice cream and poutines. Additionally, they provide franchising and licensing opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to be a part of their success. Discover endless flavor combinations and create unforgettable moments with BeaverTails. Whether you're indulging in a classic pastry or exploring the vast selection of toppings, BeaverTails promises a delightful experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Key terms
- Footprint
900 – 1,500 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations2
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-18.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
Showing 4 of 6 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.