Crepe Delicious is a café franchise offering sweet and savory crepes, waffles, smoothies, and coffee, serving breakfast and lunch customers, and known for fresh ingredients, customizable menu, and café experience in retail venues.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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8
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14%
14%
Franchise fee
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$35,000
Investment
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$178,000 - $978,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
n.a.
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Crepe Delicious is a fast-casual creperie and gelateria brand that offers a fresh, healthier alternative to traditional quick-service food. The company was founded in 2004 after its founder, Chef Oded Yefet, drew inspiration from French street-food crepe culture and combined it with North American fast-casual expectations.
Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Crepe Delicious has developed a strong reputation for high-quality, made-to-order crepes and handcrafted gelato. The brand began franchising in 2005 and has since expanded across North America and into international markets.
Crepe Delicious outlets typically operate in malls, kiosks, restaurants, or food trucks, offering an extensive menu of both sweet and savory crepes, panini sandwiches, salads, specialty beverages, and over 100 flavors of gelato, including lactose-free, sugar-free, and vegan options.
What differentiates Crepe Delicious from many competitors is its focus on fresh, healthier food options and its open-kitchen, theatrical preparation style. All crepes are prepared in full view, which reinforces transparency, quality, and a chef-driven image.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Crepe Delicious franchise is $178,000 - $978,000. 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.
Crepe Delicious offers 3 types of franchises:
Franchise Format
Initial Investment (Low)
Initial Investment (High)
Crepe Delicious Restaurant (franchised business)
$359,250
$977,600
Crepe Delicious Kiosk (franchised business)
$298,250
$689,600
Crepe Delicious Food Truck (franchised business)
$177,950
$426,700
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Crepe de licious Restaurant franchised business.
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
Territory Reservation Fee
$1,000 - $10,000
Design Fee
$5,000 - $10,000
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Architectural Fees
$5,000 - $25,000
Real Estate Agent Fees
$10,000 - $15,000
Rent, Security Deposit, Utility Deposit
$5,000 - $40,000
Additional Storage
$650 - $15,000
Leasehold Improvements
$125,000 - $350,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
$85,000 - $250,000
Initial Inventory and Supplies
$15,000 - $25,000
Insurance
$5,000 - $10,000
Business Licenses and Permits
$7,500 - $20,000
Professional Fees
$5,000 - $10,000
Signage
$10,000 - $25,000
Office Equipment and Supplies
$3,500 - $5,000
Grand Opening Promotion
$2,500 - $5,000
Uniforms
$800 - $1,200
Initial Training Expenses
$2,500 - $10,000
POS Set Up Fee
$2,500 - $7,000
Digital Signage Displays and Set Up, License and Maintenance Fees
$4,500 - $24,400
Miscellaneous Opening Expenses
$10,000 - $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months
$18,800 - $60,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$359,250 - $977,600
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Crepe Delicious offers 3 types of franchises:
Franchise Format
Initial Investment (Low)
Initial Investment (High)
Crepe Delicious Restaurant (franchised business)
$359,250
$977,600
Crepe Delicious Kiosk (franchised business)
$298,250
$689,600
Crepe Delicious Food Truck (franchised business)
$177,950
$426,700
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Crepe de licious Restaurant franchised business.
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
Territory Reservation Fee
$1,000 - $10,000
Design Fee
$5,000 - $10,000
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Architectural Fees
$5,000 - $25,000
Real Estate Agent Fees
$10,000 - $15,000
Rent, Security Deposit, Utility Deposit
$5,000 - $40,000
Additional Storage
$650 - $15,000
Leasehold Improvements
$125,000 - $350,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
$85,000 - $250,000
Initial Inventory and Supplies
$15,000 - $25,000
Insurance
$5,000 - $10,000
Business Licenses and Permits
$7,500 - $20,000
Professional Fees
$5,000 - $10,000
Signage
$10,000 - $25,000
Office Equipment and Supplies
$3,500 - $5,000
Grand Opening Promotion
$2,500 - $5,000
Uniforms
$800 - $1,200
Initial Training Expenses
$2,500 - $10,000
POS Set Up Fee
$2,500 - $7,000
Digital Signage Displays and Set Up, License and Maintenance Fees
$4,500 - $24,400
Miscellaneous Opening Expenses
$10,000 - $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months
$18,800 - $60,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$359,250 - $977,600
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Crepe Delicious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Crepe Delicious had 9 total units in 2025, of which 8 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.
Crepe Delicious offers a structured and multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees for operating their business efficiently. The following components outline the training and support provided:
Initial Training Program Crepe Delicious provides an Initial Training Program for franchisees and their designated managers. This training is conducted in Concord, Ontario, Canada, or another designated location. It covers core operational procedures and is mandatory before the franchise opens.
Operations Manual and Pre-Opening Assistance Franchisees receive a detailed Operations Manual with approximately 197 pages of standardized procedures and guidelines. Pre-opening assistance includes site selection guidance, lease review, design approvals, and inventory setup support. This ensures the business is compliant and ready for a smooth launch.
Ongoing and Additional Training After the initial launch, Crepe Delicious offers ongoing assistance including refresher training, updates to operational standards, and help with newly hired personnel. Additional training can be provided at the franchisee's request and may involve extra fees. This continuous support helps maintain brand consistency and operational quality.
Territory Protection
Crepe Delicious does not offer exclusive territorial rights to its franchisees. While each franchisee is granted a specified area of operation, this area is not protected from competition by other franchisees or company-owned outlets.
The franchisor reserves the right to establish additional franchised or company-operated businesses in any location, including within close proximity to an existing franchise.
Furthermore, the franchisor maintains authority over all aspects of territory assignment, marketing efforts, and brand placement. Franchisees must operate only from the approved location and have no rights to expand or market outside their designated area without written consent.
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