Candy Cloud
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Candy Cloud franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
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Candy Cloud quick facts
- Is Candy Cloud a franchise?
- Yes. Candy Cloud offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 12 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41).
- How much does it cost to open a Candy Cloud franchise?
- The Candy Cloud Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $389,100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Candy Cloud charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 120% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 4% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Candy Cloud disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Candy Cloud FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 39). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Candy Cloud locations are there?
- The FDD reports 13 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Candy Cloud a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $389,100 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 7 franchised locations; revenue for 1 affiliate-owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 7 in 2025, to 13 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Candy Cloud head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Unreported weekly revenue — royalty collection percentageMain ongoing fee
50 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue and other measures · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- Seven franchised Candy Cloud outlets operating at least six months
- Period
- franchise
- Excluded
- Royalty and Brand Fund Contributions excluded from historical performance.
- Method
- Average monthly revenue calculated using months open during measurement period. Page 40 alternatively describes continuous operation for at least six months during 2025 calendar year.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 41
Net +12 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($389,100) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 6 to 13 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (7 locations) — revenue and other measures · PDF p. 39; PDF p. 40
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 40
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 41
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,314 |
| 2025 | prepaidsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,000 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $171,907 |
| 2025 | deferred commissions, non-current | $9,000 |
| 2025 | other non-current assets | $3,020 |
| 2025 | total assets | $274,704 |
| 2025 | accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $21,894 |
| 2025 | gift card liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $8,956 |
| 2025 | operating lease liabilities, current | $34,356 |
| 2025 | due to related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $115,358 |
| 2025 | non-current liabilities deferred franchise fee revenue, non-current | $59,200 |
| 2025 | operating lease liabilities, non-current | $73,124 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.