Beard Papa's

Japanese quality Brings Customers back
Beard Papa's cream puffs mean the best cream puffs in the world! Our puff shell is proprietary to Beard
Papa’s. Our unique puffs are made using a crispy pie crust with the inner shell being a spongy French
choux pastry. Hand-made signature vanilla custard is created from the best ingredients such as
premium “Black Diamond” vanilla beans. We inject the filling into the freshly baked shells to order so
that the puffs are always fresh and second to none. The Japanese quality puffs have been attracting
people around the world from the moment we opened the very first store in Japan. Currently, there are
550+ stores in 14 countries/regions worldwide.
WIDELY ANTICIPATED CREAM PUFFS WITH NEW AUTHENTIC MENU ADDITIONS
To keep your customers coming back for more, we offer new monthly and seasonal menu options. For
example, in October we offer Pumpkin Cream or Ube Scream and in December we offer Mint
Chocolate. Partnering with brands like Oreo® and Cap'n Crunch® cereal keeps customers happy and
builds immediate recognition with customers. Flavors change regularly!

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WHY Beard Papa's?

Japanese Quality dessert recognized worldwide
Focused on simple, efficient operations for both new and experienced franchisees
Ongoing and comprehensive support within all aspects of Beard Papa's business

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Genuine Passion - displaying commitment, excitement, and care for the business you'll run
Communicative - open and willing to communicate w/ staff, franchisor, marketing to help support store
Community-driven, proactively building local partnerships, engaging in outreach initiatives to expand brand awareness and attract customers

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below

HOT Regions/Desirable: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, TX, WA

NOT available: ID & MT

Available in Canada: Yes

International Referrals: No

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1999

Year Franchised: 2014

Number of franchises currently operating: 37

Number of International franchises currently operating: 550

Number of corporate owned franchises: 2

Home Based: No

Absentee ownership available: Yes

Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes

Average number of employees required: 6

E2 Visa Friendly: Yes

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $45,000

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: No

Total investment range: Single Unit: $200,900 - $500,000

Net worth requirement: $250,000

Royalty: 5%

Additional fees: 1% - 2% (marketing)

Financial assistance available: No

VetFran program: No

Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? No

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Once Franchisee has signed on, introductory conference call and regular updates will commence with our operations team to begin the training and preparations for your store's Grand Opening day. Scheduled check-ins via conference calls or meeting to educate franchisee on the entire operation of a Beard Papa's store over the course of several weeks up until the day of the store's grand opening:

Draft plans for marketing and social media outreach for the new store.
Review and assist with ordering required equipment and smallware to operate the store.
Help connect with vendors and delivery service/online ordering providers.

Cost for Training: $5,000

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Mentor following training: No

Length of mentoring Franchisee: N/A

Last updated: 9/11/2026

Liaison: Tanasia DeJesus, CFPC