For Cream franchises in the top 25% quartile, what was the median annual Gross Profit?
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. This figure represents the midpoint of gross profits for the highest-performing shops included in Item 19 of the FDD. Gross Profit is defined as annual Net Sales less annual COGS (Cost of Goods Sold).
For a prospective Cream franchisee, this indicates the potential gross profit that can be achieved by a top-performing location. However, the FDD also notes that only 10 out of the Item 19 Shops, representing 48% of those in the top 25% quartile, actually met or exceeded this average. This suggests that while a high gross profit is possible, it is not guaranteed, even for shops in the top quartile.
It is important to consider this figure in conjunction with other financial performance metrics provided in the FDD, such as Net Sales, COGS, and operating expenses, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential profitability of a Cream franchise. Additionally, prospective franchisees should investigate the factors that contribute to the success of the top-performing locations and assess their ability to replicate those factors in their own franchise.