The Cake Slice
$CSKLF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Miscellaneous
Locations—
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$424,137,600
Item 7 Midpoint$231,661,250
Item 7 High$39,184,900
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness15/34 (44%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQVentura, CA
Executives1
LinksWeb
Main Phone—
Email—
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2023 🔒
Franchisor
You are required to purchase and use a Square point of sale system and maintain a computer system on-site. The franchisor mandates that approximately 80% of your total purchases must come from designated suppliers.
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