Candy Bouquet franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Candy Bouquet franchise fee is $7,000 to $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $12,470 to $517,800, with about $30,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Candy Bouquet FDD.
What are the Candy Bouquet franchise fees and investment?
The Candy Bouquet franchise requires a franchise fee of $7,000 to $35,000 and a total initial investment of $12,470 to $517,800. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $7,000 to $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $12,470 to $517,800 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $30,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Franchising since | 1993 |
How does the Candy Bouquet investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Candy Bouquet's minimum investment of $12,470 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1206 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $7,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Candy Bouquet belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Candy Bouquet FDD?
Verify six parts of the Candy Bouquet Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Candy Bouquet discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Candy Bouquet?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Candy Bouquet:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Stickhouse | $2,500 to $40,000 | $12,100 to $694,900 |
| Brooker's Founding Flavors Ice Cream | $45,000 | $13,500 to $210,000 |
| Bimbo Bakeries | $8,000 to $500,000 | $14,350 to $606,700 |
| Nextbite | $2,000 | $14,500 to $24,500 |
| Chick Fil A (Franchise Program) | $10,000 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Candy Bouquet franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Candy Bouquet franchise ranges from $12,470 to $517,800, including a franchise fee of $7,000 to $35,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Candy Bouquet franchise?
Candy Bouquet lists a minimum of about $30,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Candy Bouquet locations are there?
A current US unit count for Candy Bouquet is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Candy Bouquet been franchising?
Candy Bouquet started offering franchises in 1993 after the company was founded in 1989.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Candy Bouquet and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Candy Bouquet. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.