What is the average supplies cost for the top 25% of Cream locations?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Supplies means the cost of paper goods and related packaging and other supplies, such as cleaning and office supplies. In the top 25% quartile, 13 Item 19 Shops (62%) had annual Supplies equal to or lower than the average annual Supplies, and $73,237 was the median annual Supplies. In the upper mid 25% quartile, 8 Item 19 Shops (38%) had annual Supplies equal to or lower than the average annual Supplies and $58,813 was the median annual Supplies. In the lower mid 25% quartile, 8 Item 19 Shops (38%) had annual Supplies equal to or lower than the average annual Supplies and $43,941 was the median annual Supplies. In the bottom 25% quartile, 14 Item 19 Shops
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 51–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for the top 25% of Cream shops, the median annual cost of supplies was $73,237. The FDD specifies that 'supplies' include the cost of paper goods, related packaging, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. The document also indicates that 62% of the shops in the top 25% quartile had annual supplies costs equal to or lower than the average annual supplies cost for that quartile.
This information is helpful for prospective Cream franchisees as it provides a benchmark for supply expenses at higher-performing locations. However, it is important to note that this is the median cost, not the average. The average could be higher or lower depending on the distribution of costs within that top quartile.
Understanding the difference between average and median is crucial for financial planning. The median is the midpoint, meaning half of the stores in that quartile spent more than $73,237 on supplies, and half spent less. Franchisees should consider factors that could influence their supply costs, such as location size, sales volume, and waste management practices. Speaking with existing franchisees in the top quartile could provide additional insights into how they manage their supply expenses.