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BeaverTails Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

BeaverTails is a pastry franchise known for its hand-stretched fried dough pastries. Franchisees receive a solid brand presence, training, and ongoing support to grow a business in the fast-casual dessert market.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchise fee

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$35,000
Investment

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$165,000 - $1,152,000
Revenue (AUV)

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BeaverTails is a beloved Canadian franchise known for its unique, hand-stretched fried dough pastries shaped like a beaver’s tail. It was founded in 1978 by Grant and Pam Hooker in Killaloe, Ontario.

The first permanent location opened in Ottawa’s ByWard Market in 1980. Today, the franchise is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and operates over 200 locations across Canada and internationally, including the U.S., Japan, France, Mexico, and the UAE.

Franchising began in the early 1980s, with major growth taking off after 2002 when Pino Di Ioia and his family took majority ownership.

The menu features sweet and savory pastries topped with cinnamon sugar, chocolate hazelnut, and even Reese’s Pieces. Additional offerings include poutine, BeaverBites, and moozoo® smoothies. The franchise stands out for delivering a nostalgic and indulgent treat, appealing to families, tourists, and snack lovers alike.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a BeaverTails franchise is $165,000 - $1,152,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

BeaverTails offers 2 types of franchises:

Franchise Format Initial Investment Range
Store from a Permanent Location $494,200 to $1,152,000
Store from a Vehicle $165,150 to $551,500

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a BeaverTails Store from a Permanent Location.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$35,000
Lease Deposit, Utility Deposit and Rent – 3 months$46,000 – $62,500
Design$12,000 – $30,000
Engineering, Architect Plans and Development/Building Permits$5,000 - $30,000
Construction / Build Out of Store/Premises$150,000 - $400,000
Project Manager Fee$8,000 - $15,000
Ventilation – HVAC and Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation System$25,000 - $105,000
Millwork$35,000 - $75,000
Storage room/area build out$2,000 - $5,000
Offsite storage, if necessary$0 - $35,000
Signage$12,000 - $30,000
Equipment$75,000 - $150,000
Equipment for Gelato/Ice Cream Program$19,000 - $25,000
Small wares$2,500 - $3,500
Stainless Steel Countertops$4,000 - $8,000
Furniture (Interior only)$2,000 - $5,500
Digital Menus$11,000 - $15,000
Walk-in-Freezer, if applicable$0 - $15,000
POS System$6,000 - $10,000
Opening Inventory$7,500 - $25,000
Professional Fees (lawyers, accountant, etc.)$10,000 - $20,000
Business Licenses, Permits etc. (for 1st year)$700 - $2,000
Utilities (3 months) and Insurance premium first year$2,000 - $17,000
Marketing Initiatives – Grand Opening$5,000 - $7,500
Training Expenses$4,500 - $6,000
Additional Funds – 3 months$15,000 - $20,000
Total$494,200 - $1,152,000

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BeaverTails offers 2 types of franchises:

Franchise Format Initial Investment Range
Store from a Permanent Location $494,200 to $1,152,000
Store from a Vehicle $165,150 to $551,500

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a BeaverTails Store from a Permanent Location.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$35,000
Lease Deposit, Utility Deposit and Rent – 3 months$46,000 – $62,500
Design$12,000 – $30,000
Engineering, Architect Plans and Development/Building Permits$5,000 - $30,000
Construction / Build Out of Store/Premises$150,000 - $400,000
Project Manager Fee$8,000 - $15,000
Ventilation – HVAC and Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation System$25,000 - $105,000
Millwork$35,000 - $75,000
Storage room/area build out$2,000 - $5,000
Offsite storage, if necessary$0 - $35,000
Signage$12,000 - $30,000
Equipment$75,000 - $150,000
Equipment for Gelato/Ice Cream Program$19,000 - $25,000
Small wares$2,500 - $3,500
Stainless Steel Countertops$4,000 - $8,000
Furniture (Interior only)$2,000 - $5,500
Digital Menus$11,000 - $15,000
Walk-in-Freezer, if applicable$0 - $15,000
POS System$6,000 - $10,000
Opening Inventory$7,500 - $25,000
Professional Fees (lawyers, accountant, etc.)$10,000 - $20,000
Business Licenses, Permits etc. (for 1st year)$700 - $2,000
Utilities (3 months) and Insurance premium first year$2,000 - $17,000
Marketing Initiatives – Grand Opening$5,000 - $7,500
Training Expenses$4,500 - $6,000
Additional Funds – 3 months$15,000 - $20,000
Total$494,200 - $1,152,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is BeaverTails's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

BeaverTails had 2 total units in 2024, of which 2 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

BeaverTails

key competitors in the

Baked Goods

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Training

BeaverTails provides a structured training program for its franchisees to ensure consistent operational standards across all locations. The franchisor requires this training to be completed before the opening of any franchised business.

  1. Initial Training Program
    The initial training program is mandatory and must be completed by the franchisee or all Principal Owners if the franchisee is an entity. This program typically lasts between 5 to 12 days and is conducted at a designated location, such as the head office in Montreal. It covers store operations, management techniques, and other foundational aspects of running a BeaverTails store.
  2. On-Site Opening Support
    During the store's opening, BeaverTails provides 4 to 5 days of on-site assistance. This support is crucial for ensuring the store starts operations smoothly and aligns with company standards.
  3. Ongoing Training and Refresher Courses
    BeaverTails may require franchisees, Principal Owners, or managers to attend additional training, retraining, or refresher courses during the franchise term. These may be held at locations designated by the franchisor and typically incur additional costs.

Territory Protection

BeaverTails provides limited territory protection to franchisees. For permanent retail stores, a typical Territory is a 600-foot radius, within which the franchisor agrees not to open another fixed-location store under the same brand, provided the franchisee is in good standing.

However, BeaverTails reserves the right to operate or license mobile units and other sales channels (like catering or kiosks) even within a franchisee’s Territory. Additionally, a temporary “Hunting Territory” may be granted to find a store location, but this exclusivity ends once a site is secured or the term expires.

Competitors

Below are some of BeaverTails's key competitors in the Baked Goods sector.

Angelina Italian Bakery

Franchisees

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3
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$461,000 - $1,796,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

85°C Bakery Cafe

Franchisees

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3
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200%
200%
Investment

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$1,095,000 - $2,500,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

D Spot Dessert Cafe

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$785,000 - $1,843,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

The French Workshop

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$1,845,000 - $2,785,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

PopUp Bagels

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$313,000 - $884,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Gordo's Bubble Waffles

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$179,000 - $469,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

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