The Cake Slice
Food & Beverage · Desserts
Description
What is The Cake Slice?
Each location serves as a boutique dessert destination, specializing in both classic and contemporary cake creations that cater to diverse palates and special occasions. The business model emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and made-from-scratch recipes, setting it apart from conventional bakeries and mass-produced alternatives.
What makes The Cake Slice particularly appealing is its versatile revenue streams, including custom-order celebrations cakes, grab-and-go slice options, and specialty seasonal offerings. The franchise has developed a systematic approach to cake production that maintains artisanal quality while ensuring consistency across locations.
The brand's intimate, boutique-style shops create an inviting atmosphere where customers can indulge in premium cake selections while experiencing exceptional service. Their business format accommodates both retail sales and special event catering, providing franchisees with multiple paths to growth.
For aspiring entrepreneurs passionate about the culinary arts and customer service, The Cake Slice offers a structured path to business ownership in the thriving dessert industry. The franchise provides comprehensive training in both culinary techniques and business operations, ensuring franchisees can successfully replicate their proven model while maintaining the high standards that have built their reputation.
- Low barrier entry investment
- Specialty dessert market focus
- Ground floor growth opportunity
- Accessible franchise investment model
- Emerging brand development potential
- Dessert industry positioning advantage
Location Analysis
Where The Cake Slice wins
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind The Cake Slice
The dessert segment benefits from consistent consumer demand and growing interest in specialty treats, though faces competitive pressure from established bakeries and national chains. The reported gross revenue of $131,974 falls below the sub-sector average of $414,337, which may reflect the brand's early development stage or limited market penetration.
With only two units since 2015, The Cake Slice represents a nascent franchise system with limited operational history. This early-stage positioning presents both opportunity and risk - potential for ground-floor growth but minimal proven track record for system support and operational refinement.
Prospective investors should consider the brand's developing infrastructure and limited market presence when evaluating territory potential. The lower investment threshold may appeal to entrepreneurs seeking dessert industry entry, though the small system size suggests careful evaluation of franchisor support capabilities and growth strategy.
Ideal candidates likely include food service experienced operators with $150,000-$200,000 liquid capital and strong local market knowledge. The business model suits high-traffic retail locations with dessert-focused demographics. Thorough FDD review and franchisor discussions are essential given the system's developmental stage.
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
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $136,600 to $389,900. The midpoint $263,250 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.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, The Cake Slice has an average gross revenue of $132K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2023 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for The Cake Slice's 2023 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a The Cake Slice franchise typically ranges between $136,600.00 and $389,900.00. 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.
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