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Heavenly Desserts Franchise

The UK's number one dessert restaurant brand, now expanding through franchising at home and abroad

2008
Year founded

What it's about

Heavenly Desserts has grown from a single dessert restaurant into one of the UK's best-known premium dessert brands, and its franchise programme is now open to entrepreneurs keen to bring the concept to new towns and cities across Britain and beyond.

Fact sheet

Founded
2008
Type of business
Dessert restaurant and café franchise

The right questions before you start

Investment levels and commercial terms

Trade press coverage from Global Franchise indicates that a typical investment for the larger flagship format sits between £150,000 and £325,000, though the brand's own franchise site describes multiple smaller formats — kiosk, neighbourhood and café — that are likely to carry lower entry costs, without a confirmed figure being available in the sources reviewed. No explicit one-off franchise fee, royalty percentage or marketing levy could be verified from the official franchise pages or from the British Franchise Association listing, so these should be confirmed directly with Heavenly Desserts before proceeding. Third-party trade coverage has referenced strong first-year profitability expectations and a relatively fast payback period, but as this figure was not published by the franchisor itself, it should be treated as an indicative estimate rather than a guarantee.

Key facts at a glance
  • Founded: 2008
  • Format: Dessert restaurant chain with kiosk, neighbourhood, café and flagship formats
  • International presence: Master franchise agreements in Canada, Pakistan, Denmark and the USA
  • Indicative investment (flagship format): £150,000 to £325,000, per Global Franchise
  • Recognition: Listed with the British Franchise Association

If you are exploring a food and beverage franchise with an established brand and genuine multi-site potential, Heavenly Desserts is worth a closer look. Get in touch with the franchisor directly to request the current franchise prospectus, confirmed investment figures and full terms before making any decision.

How much does a Heavenly Desserts franchise cost?
Trade press coverage from Global Franchise puts a typical investment for the larger flagship format at between £150,000 and £325,000. The brand also offers smaller kiosk, neighbourhood and café formats which are likely to require lower investment, though exact figures for these have not been published. Contact the franchisor directly for a confirmed breakdown of costs for each format.
What does the Heavenly Desserts franchise format actually involve?
Heavenly Desserts is a dessert restaurant concept, trading since 2008 and now offering multiple store formats including kiosk, neighbourhood café and flagship restaurant layouts. The brand has also introduced a brunch-focused proposition alongside its core dessert menu, giving franchisees an offer that can trade across more day-parts than dessert alone.
What are the requirements to become a Heavenly Desserts franchisee?
Specific eligibility criteria such as minimum liquid capital or hospitality experience have not been published in the sources reviewed for this profile. Given the format, candidates should expect to need sufficient capital for their chosen site size and ideally some background in food service or restaurant management. It is best to confirm exact requirements directly with the franchisor.
What support and training does Heavenly Desserts offer franchisees?
Detailed information on training, launch support and ongoing marketing assistance was not available in the sources reviewed, including the official franchise website extracts. The brand does reference dedicated contacts for both UK and international franchise enquiries. Prospective franchisees should request full details of the onboarding and support programme directly from Heavenly Desserts.
How big is the Heavenly Desserts network?
An exact, up-to-date count of UK or global locations could not be verified from official sources at the time of writing. The brand has expanded internationally through master franchise agreements in Canada, Pakistan, Denmark and the USA, and franchisee testimonials suggest ongoing UK growth, but a confirmed total should be requested from the franchisor.

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