Crepe Delicious

Crepe Delicious

Information based on 2023 FDD

Food & Beverage · Food Trucks

Investment min
$360K
Total: $360K–$988K
Avg gross revenue
N/A
Unit-level, 2023
Franchise fee
$35K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
6%
of gross revenue
Locations
8
Franchising since 2014

Description

What is Crepe Delicious?

Crepe Delicious offers a unique mobile culinary experience that brings the art of French crepe-making directly to hungry customers across North America. Since 2004, this innovative food truck franchise has been delighting patrons with both sweet and savory crepes, crafted with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes that capture the essence of Parisian street food culture.

What sets Crepe Delicious apart is its versatile business model that combines gourmet food quality with the flexibility and reduced overhead of a mobile operation. Franchisees benefit from a proven system that allows them to cater to various locations and events, from bustling downtown areas to festivals and private functions. The mobile format enables owners to maximize their market reach while maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and customer service.

The franchise provides comprehensive training in both culinary techniques and business operations, ensuring that each owner can master the art of crepe-making while building a successful enterprise. Their menu appeals to a broad customer base, offering traditional favorites like Nutella and strawberry crepes alongside innovative savory options that cater to lunch and dinner crowds.

As health-conscious dining continues to trend upward, Crepe Delicious positions itself perfectly by offering lighter, made-to-order alternatives to traditional fast food. The brand's commitment to quality ingredients and customizable options has helped build a loyal customer following and strong market presence. For entrepreneurs seeking to enter the food service industry with a distinctive concept, Crepe Delicious presents an opportunity to bring a touch of French sophistication to the mobile food scene.
  • Nearly two decades of operational experience since 2004
  • Specialized crepe concept with unique market positioning
  • Premium investment tier in mobile food sector
  • Established systems and operational refinement
  • Boutique franchise approach with selective expansion
  • Artisanal food concept in growing mobile dining market

Location Analysis

Where Crepe Delicious wins

Crepe Delicious, with a growing presence in the market, represents an emerging player in the food truck franchise sector. While operating across multiple regions, this relatively modest footprint suggests significant untapped market potential across the United States. The franchise's mobile food service model offers flexibility in location selection and market testing, particularly advantageous for densely populated urban areas and event-centric locations.

Ideal locations for Crepe Delicious food trucks include areas with high foot traffic, such as business districts, university campuses, food truck parks, and event venues. Success factors typically include proximity to young professionals and students, areas with disposable income for specialty food items, and markets with established food truck culture. The mobile nature of the business model allows for seasonal optimization and event-based revenue opportunities.

Potential franchisees should focus on markets with strong street food scenes, favorable food truck regulations, and year-round operational weather conditions. Key demographic indicators include areas with median household incomes above $50,000, significant millennial population presence, and active urban cores. While the current market presence presents both opportunities and challenges, it allows new franchisees to establish strong market positions in untapped territories with reduced internal competition.
Total US locations
9
Franchise units
8
Corporate locations
1
Avg. sq. footage
N/A
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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Crepe Delicious

Avg gross revenueN/A
Investment range$359,750 – $988,100
Investment midpoint$673,925
Brand fund3%
Royalty6%
Franchise fee$35,000
Min. net worth
Min. liquid capital
Crepe Delicious requires a substantial investment of $359,750 - $988,100, positioning it in the premium tier of food truck franchises. This investment significantly exceeds the sub-sector averages of $219,555 - $415,817, reflecting the brand's specialized equipment needs for crepe preparation and potentially higher-quality mobile units. The food truck industry has experienced robust growth, driven by consumer demand for convenient, artisanal food options. However, the franchise's limited scale of 9 units after nearly two decades in operation raises questions about system growth momentum and market penetration. This small footprint may indicate selective expansion or market challenges, though it could also suggest a boutique approach with careful partner selection. The established 2004 founding demonstrates operational longevity and refined systems development. Revenue data is not available, which limits comprehensive financial performance evaluation compared to the sub-sector average of $445,620. Ideal investors should possess substantial liquid capital given the high investment threshold, along with food service experience and strong local market knowledge. Territory rights and market exclusivity become critical given the limited unit count. Prospective franchisees must carefully evaluate local market demand for specialty crepe offerings and conduct thorough due diligence through FDD review and existing franchisee validation to justify the premium positioning within the food truck sector.
Did you know? Starting your own Crepe Delicious franchise - where you'll be serving up sweet and savory French crepes made fresh to order - requires a total investment between $359,750 and $988,100, which includes the $35,000 franchise fee plus all the equipment, build-out costs, and working capital needed to bring this popular Canadian crepe concept to your community.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$360K–$988K
Most common
$359,750
Minimum
$673,925
Midpoint
$988,100
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $359,750 to $988,100. The midpoint $673,925 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+50% YoY
50403020100
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
9 units open as of 2023 FDD+3 in last 12 mo

2023 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Crepe Delicious's 2023 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Crepe Delicious franchise typically ranges between $359,750.00 and $988,100.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2023. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Crepe Delicious
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