Kaspa's Desserts has grown from a single Croydon dessert house into one of the UK's most recognised names in the ice cream parlour and dessert diner sector. For prospective franchisees looking at the food and beverage space, this is a brand with an established network, category recognition through the British Franchise Association, and a straightforward proposition built around indulgent, shareable desserts.
Franchise · Food & Catering
Kaspa's Desserts Franchise
The UK dessert diner franchise with almost 100 stores and its own gelato production
2012
Year founded
100
Locations
What you need to get started
Ongoing fees
The franchisor charges recurring fees on turnover.
Yes
What it's about
- Founded
- 2012
- Units in the market
- 100
- Locations
- 100
- Type of business
- Ice cream parlour and dessert diner franchise
- Company
- Kaspa's Franchise Limited
Fact sheet
The right questions before you start
Why Kaspa's appeals as a franchise investment
The brand has built a genuine multi-unit network rather than a handful of flagship stores: the BFA cites 45 franchisees, some running multiple sites, operating close to 100 locations across the UK. That scale suggests a workable, replicable business model rather than an unproven concept. Kaspa's also emphasises the strength of its supply chain, owning its gelato production outright, which gives franchisees a consistent product without needing to manage manufacturing themselves. For those drawn to the dessert and casual dining category, the brand's national recognition and established customer base are cited by the franchisor as core commercial advantages of joining the network.
Who Kaspa's is looking for as a franchise partner
Public information from primary sources does not set out a detailed candidate profile, such as specific liquid capital thresholds or required hospitality experience. What can be said with confidence, based on the scale and format of the business, is that Kaspa's operates as a hands-on, owner-operator style diner business, suited to candidates comfortable running a food service site with staff, stock and daily customer footfall. Anyone seriously considering the opportunity should request the franchisor's disclosure document directly to clarify the exact candidate criteria, since this detail was not confirmed in verifiable sources at the time of writing.
Access conditions and investment: what is confirmed and what is not
This is an area where transparency matters, and where we would rather flag gaps than guess. Trade press (Elite Franchise Magazine) references a scheme allowing franchisees to earn up to £21,000 a month royalty-free, which implies a royalty structure exists within the model. However, no primary source — neither the official Kaspa's site nor the BFA — confirms the exact percentage, the entry fee, the total investment required, or the minimum unit size. Figures circulating on franchise listing sites are not verifiable against primary sources and have therefore been excluded from this profile. Prospective franchisees should treat any investment figures found elsewhere with caution and request the current franchise prospectus directly from Kaspa's Franchise Limited.
How much does it cost to open a Kaspa's Desserts franchise?
We could not confirm an exact investment figure, entry fee or minimum capital requirement from Kaspa's official channels or the British Franchise Association. Trade press mentions a royalty-free earnings scheme up to £21,000 a month, implying a royalty structure exists, but the specific investment breakdown is not publicly verified. Contact Kaspa's directly for the current franchise prospectus and full costs.
How does the Kaspa's Desserts franchise format work?
Kaspa's operates as an ice cream parlour and dessert diner, serving hot and cold desserts, sundaes and milkshakes to a broad, family-oriented customer base. The company reports owning its own gelato production process, giving franchisees a consistent product supply. Founded in Croydon in 2012, the brand now runs close to 100 UK locations through around 45 franchisees, some operating multiple sites.
What do you need to become a Kaspa's franchisee?
Detailed candidate requirements, such as minimum liquid capital or hospitality experience, have not been published in verifiable primary sources at the time of writing. Given the format, candidates should expect to be hands-on operators managing staff, stock and daily service. We recommend requesting Kaspa's official disclosure document to clarify exact requirements before applying.
What support does Kaspa's give to franchisees?
The franchisor highlights brand recognition, an established customer base and purchasing power as core benefits, alongside in-house gelato production that ensures product consistency across stores. Specific details on training hours, opening support or marketing contributions were not confirmed from primary sources during this research, so these should be requested directly from the franchisor.
How big is the Kaspa's Desserts franchise network?
According to the British Franchise Association, Kaspa's has around 45 franchisees, including several multi-site owners, running close to 100 locations across the UK. The brand was founded in Croydon in 2012 and its franchising company, Kaspa's Franchise Limited, was incorporated in February 2013. No verified figures on international locations were found.
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