Sugar Llamas
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 0
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Sugar Llamas
Sugar Llamas is a delightful brand that brings together the best of the sweet and caffeinated worlds, creating a unique experience for dessert lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. Founded with a mission to provide Tulsans with an unforgettable sugary adventure, Sugar Llamas offers a diverse menu featuring fresh, made-to-order mini donuts, creamy milkshakes, and smooth, rich ice cream that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Guests can sip on expertly crafted coffee drinks, slurp down indulgent shakes, and sink their teeth into warm, pillowy baby cake donuts, all in one convenient location. The brand has quickly become a beloved one-stop shop for families and individuals who want to indulge in mouth-watering treats at any time of day. Whether you’re grabbing a quick morning pick-me-up or treating yourself to an evening sweet, Sugar Llamas is dedicated to making every moment special. Plus, with an easy-to-use app, placing orders has never been more convenient. Join the Sugar Llamas community and discover the joy of delightful flavors!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$30k
- Brand fund
0.5% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
0.5% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 2,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement - first restaurant
$30k
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement - each additional restaurant (deposit)
$20k
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement - example for 3 Restaurants
$70k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
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$310k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
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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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.