About Us

A brand with an experienced management structure to support you every step of the way

The dessert parlour industry is forecast to be the next big thing to hit the UK market. Creams Cafe currently have 83 sites in operation and is on target to open 100 stores by the end of Q1 2019.

• The company was founded in 2008.
• In 2012, the first franchise launched after much research and planning.
• Creams is a unique and independent quality food brand.
• The company offers both dine-in and takeaway options.
• The décor and theme offer a retro American feel and have now been revamped into a more contemporary and pop art setting.
• Creams appeals to all ages but particularly teenagers, young adults and families who enjoy a fun environment.
• We offer the ultimate range of sundaes, waffles, crepes, coffees, smoothies, juices and desserts.
• Customers can enjoy over 24 different flavours of freshly made gelato – a tasty, healthy, low-fat, authentic Italian treat.

There are currently 30 franchisees in our UK network. 10 of these franchisees have multiple sites. Our very first Kiosk opened in Woking Peacock Centre in March 2018.

Our three models are:

• Urbano Moderno: 83 stores are now in operation with plans to open 100 stores by the end of Q2 2019.
• Kiosk: The first store opened in Woking, Surrey. We plan to open 45 by the year 2022 in the UK.
• Emporium: The first restaurant opened in Canterbury, Kent. We are now rolling out in historic cities both in the UK and internationally.

Investment

Creams Cafe restaurants typically cost from £285,000 to £400,000 (excluding VAT). The pricing can be above or below this range and it very much depends on the specific retail shop in question.

Kiosks will typically be from £100,000 and £150,000+. The cost of a Creams Emporium ranges between £400,000 and £500,000. Our franchise royalty fee is 5% of net sales and a marketing fee of 1% net sales.

Your investment enables you to use the Creams Cafe trademark, its system for preparing, marketing and selling food products, its information and other confidential and proprietary information.

We are committed to providing comprehensive support for our franchisees.

Pre-opening support:

• Assistance with international modelling.
• Sourcing of equipment.
• Pre- and post-opening training.
• A full array of operations manuals.
• Support in identification and set up of supply chain.
• Marketing tools and collateral.
• Store launch campaign.

Pre-opening and ongoing support:

• Field visits and audits.
• Refresher training.
• Operational advice.
• Menu development.
• Marketing support and templates.
• Website development.
• Business guidance.

We are associate members of the British Franchise Association (bfa).