Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1999, Beard Papa's began as a humble bakery with a mission to create the world's best cream puffs. The brand's commitment to quality and freshness quickly garnered international acclaim, leading to an expansion that now includes over 475 stores across 15 countries and territories.
Beard Papa's specializes in customizable cream puffs, allowing customers to select from a variety of shells—such as original, chocolate éclair, and green tea éclair—and pair them with diverse custard fillings, including traditional vanilla bean and seasonal flavors.
The franchise began its global expansion shortly after its founding, with the first international locations opening in the early 2000s. Today, Beard Papa's continues to grow, with 43 locations in the United States, providing franchisees with a low-cost, high-reward opportunity.
By focusing on product quality, customer experience, and innovative flavor offerings, Beard Papa's has distinguished itself as a leader in the dessert franchise industry, delighting customers worldwide with its signature cream puffs.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Beard Papa's offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Beard Papa’s Stand-Alone Franchised Business.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Beard Papa's Franchisor provides the following training programs for franchisees:
Beard Papa’s does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, corporate-owned outlets, and other channels of distribution controlled by the franchisor.
While the franchisor establishes a “Designated Territory” for each franchise, this does not grant territorial exclusivity or prevent the franchisor from operating or licensing other outlets within the area.
The franchise agreement allows Beard Papa’s to distribute its products through various means, including wholesale, retail, and online platforms, potentially within the designated territories of franchisees. Franchisees are restricted to marketing and selling within their designated territories and may not deliver or cater outside of these areas.
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