What is the average Gross Profit ($) for the top 25% of Cream shops?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
m 19 Shops, 47 (57%) had equal or lower COGS than the average annual COGS and $252,854 was the median annual COGS.
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- Gross Profit means annual Net Sales less annual COGS and is expressed as a dollar amount and as a percentage of annual Net Sales. In the top 25% quartile, 10 Item 19 Shops (48%) had ann
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 51–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the median annual Gross Profit for the top 25% of Item 19 Shops was $1,022,355. The FDD clarifies that Gross Profit is calculated as annual Net Sales less annual COGS (Cost of Goods Sold). This financial performance representation is based on data from Cream shops.
It's important to note that while this figure represents the median gross profit for the top-performing shops, it doesn't guarantee similar results for new franchisees. The FDD explicitly states that individual results may differ, and there is no assurance that a franchisee will earn as much. This means that while the $1,022,355 figure can be seen as a potential target, various factors can influence actual performance.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider all factors, including location, market conditions, and their own management capabilities, when evaluating the potential profitability of a Cream franchise. The FDD also indicates that written substantiation for the financial performance representation will be made available to you upon reasonable request, which is a valuable resource for further investigation.
In summary, while the median gross profit of $1,022,355 for the top 25% of Cream shops presents an attractive financial picture, potential franchisees should conduct thorough due diligence and recognize that their own results may vary.