Candy Cloud
Food & Beverage · Coffee & Beverage
- Active units
- 5
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Candy Cloud
British Candy Clouds is a passionate brand based in Barcelona, dedicated to the breeding and care of British cats. With a commitment to excellence, the brand has traveled extensively through England, Germany, Russia, and Poland to find the finest specimens for their breeding program. Their primary focus is on the British Shorthair breed, celebrated for its stunning appearance, robust health, and gentle temperament.
At British Candy Clouds, every aspect of their operations revolves around the well-being and happiness of their feline companions. They offer a range of services that include showcasing male and female cats, as well as kittens, available for loving homes. The brand is not only a breeding center but also a community for cat lovers who appreciate the unique qualities of this exceptional breed.
With an emphasis on responsible breeding practices, British Candy Clouds ensures that each cat receives the utmost care and love, making them a trusted source for those looking to welcome a British feline into their family.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Multi-unit discount
20% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for franchisees in good standing who open a second or subsequent outlet
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
0.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,400 – 2,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement – 2 outlets
$72k
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement – each additional outlet (3+)
$32k
- Veteran discount
15.0% off franchise fee — 15% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for the first location only for a member of the U.S. Armed Services or an honorably discharged Veteran
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations12
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings7
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate140.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio7.0×
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$569k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open270 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - 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
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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.