Sweet Factory
$SWFCF500 #501CategoryFood: Retail Sales
SubcategoryCandy
Locations18
Franchisee Count13
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$170,600
Item 7 Midpoint$641,350
Item 7 High$1,112,100
Royalty Fees5% of your weekly Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentTRU Franchise, LLC
Founded2017
Completeness30/34 (88%)
Years in Business9
Began Franchising2018
HQOrange, CA
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(714) 922-8760
FDD IssuedApril 28, 2022
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDDs2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
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Franchisees must purchase a Computer System costing between $3,600 and $6,600 and pay a monthly technology fee of $150. The system manages daily operations, tracks sales, and requires a high-speed Internet connection.
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