To whom are the payments for architect, permits, engineers, and licenses paid for a Cream franchise?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment 1 | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | |||||
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lump sum | Upon signing Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Real Estate (3 Months’ | $18,000 | $60,000 | A |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 17–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, payments for architects, permits, engineers, and licenses are made to unaffiliated third parties. These parties include the architect, engineer, and designer.
The estimated initial investment for these services ranges from $40,000 to $60,000. These payments are arranged between the franchisee and the third parties and are due as arranged.
Cream requires franchisees to use their designated architect and a permit expeditor. The permit expeditor is intended to accelerate the shop's opening date by submitting plans and specifications to the local agency for the building permit. Cream also has prototype designs that the architect and general contractor will use to assist in the shop's design and construction.