What is the average repairs and maintenance cost for the top 25% of Cream locations?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ower Partnership Fees than the average annual Partnership Fees and $14,119 was the median annual Partnership Fees.
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- Repairs and Maintenance means the cost of maintenance and repair of equipment and the premises. In the top 25% quartile, 9 Item 19 Shops (43%) had annual Repairs and Maintenance equal
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 cost for repairs and maintenance for the top 25% of locations was $31,334. The FDD defines "Repairs and Maintenance" as the cost of maintaining and repairing equipment and the premises. It is important to note that this is the median cost, not the average. Also, the document indicates that for the top 25% of locations, only 43% of the shops had repair and maintenance costs equal to or lower than the average annual cost.
This information is helpful for prospective franchisees to understand the potential costs associated with maintaining their Cream location. However, since this is a median value, franchisees should be aware that their actual costs may vary. Factors such as the age and condition of the equipment and premises, as well as the frequency of repairs, can impact these expenses.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the factors that contribute to repair and maintenance costs and how Cream assists franchisees in managing these expenses. Understanding the range of potential repair and maintenance costs will allow for more accurate financial projections and better decision-making.