House of Chimney Cakes - Handcrafted European Desserts - Franchise

About Us
House of Chimney Cakes is a Hungarian dessert shop based in Anaheim California, founded in 2017 by native Hungarian Szandra Szabó and Omar Lara. Szandra was already an established entrepreneur in the fashion industry before she found her passion in the Hungarian dessert of chimney cakes. In 2014, she moved to the U.S. with hopes to open her first location, knowing it would be a hit. Three years later, Szandra met Omar Lara, a highly-skilled fine dining chef with experience in reputable hotels and restaurants that include The Ritz-Carlton and Le Cirque. In just two years, Szandra and Omar’s work ethic garnered high demand for these Hungarian pastries, forcing them to expand via franchising.

Franchise Offering
We offer two different types of franchise models under a Single Unit Franchise opportunity (for a single protected territory of your choice) or an Area Development Business Opportunity (franchisees can lock down a larger territory and slowly build a series of House of Chimney Cakes locations):

1. House of Chimney Cakes Storefront Program - Operate a House of Chimney Cakes in a stand-alone location, allowing for a higher capacity of products and customers. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a House of Chimney Cakes Storefront franchise is $133,200 to $171,850. This includes a one-time franchise fee of $35,000 which must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Area Development Business for three to five Storefront outlets ranges from $168,220 to $241,850.
2. House of Chimney Cakes Kiosk Program - Franchisees can operate a streamlined version of a House of Chimney Cakes from a kiosk within locations that generate high traffic, thus making this an economical option with potential for high profit margins.The total investment necessary to begin operation of a House of Chimney Cakes kiosk franchise is $103,720 to $115,850. This includes a one-time franchise fee of $25,000 which must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Area Development Business for three to five Kiosk outlets ranges from$128,720 to $165,850.

All initial investments include expenditures that encompass franchise fee, real estate deposits, leasehold improvements, fixtures and décor, kitchen equipment, supplies, ingredients, attorney fees, and a three-month capital reserve. Compared to traditional ice cream franchises House of Chimney Cakes is an innovative concept with a low start-up cost and offers a fast return on investment.

Training and Support
Szandra and Omar’s entrepreneurial and fine dining experience were crucial to establishing a proven, replicable business model simple for franchisees to follow. House of Chimney Cakes offers a comprehensive, hands-on training program composed of 56 hours at our existing location in Anaheim, California, and your new franchise location. Upon completion of the program, franchisees and employees will be well prepared in operating and marketing their business. Szandra, Omar, and your very own franchise consultant will guide you through the discovery process and see through the development of your new location, ensuring long-term success. We take great pride and strive to provide our franchisees with wide-ranging support for all aspects of their House of Chimney Cakes business.

Opportunity
Innovative concepts like House of Chimney Cakes are hard to find. Currently, there are only a handful of businesses offering Chimney Cakes in the US, meaning business owners are racing to become the face of Chimney Cakes for Americans everywhere. The time to get in is now! In just six months after introducing our concept to the franchise market, we’ve awarded 20 franchises units and have been  receiving inquiries from all around the world. Entrepreneurs in the U.S. are urged to invest in this new concept that’s sweeping the nation. Act fast and secure your territory to provide your community with this unique Hungarian dessert!