If you’re looking to live the sweet life, begin your journey with The Dessert Stand and Waffle Cakes franchises!
The Dessert Stand and Waffle Cakes, a gourmet dessert bakery in Westminster, CO, offering a wide range of desserts and a boutique retail atmosphere. The Dessert Stand started with a passion for made-from-scratch baking passed down from our mother and grandmothers, and grew from a small catering concept to a successful retail bakery with dessert food trucks. In 2018, The Dessert Stand acquired Waffle Cakes, expanding its product line and food truck fleet. The business continued to grow; by 2020, it had developed into a larger retail facility, now catering over 650 weddings per year and breaking nearly $1.1 million in sales. Over the past 12 years, our love for handmade desserts has bloomed into a thriving retail and catering empire.
We are proud to offer franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs passionate about desserts, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences. The dessert and bakery industry continues to grow and thrive, making it an excellent opportunity for business owners. As a franchisee, you’ll benefit from our experience, resources, and support system to help launch and grow your successful business. Our proven business model, effective marketing strategies, and comprehensive training program will provide you with everything you need to get started. With our commitment to your success and unwavering support, you can achieve your entrepreneurial dreams and build a profitable business in the exciting and growing dessert industry.
5 SWEET CONCEPTS
Franchise Flexibility
$76,800 – $377,000
Initial Investment Range
PROVEN SUCCESS
Storefront : Bakery : Mobile Trucks
5 SWEET CONCEPTS
Franchise Flexibility
$76,800 – $377,000
Initial Investment Range
PROVEN SUCCESS
Storefront : Bakery : Mobile Trucks
Our multifaceted brand and successful track record make it a desirable franchise option for those looking to invest in a thriving industry. We are offering you the chance to choose from our five concepts for a small investment. This initial investment will cover the travel and living expenses while training, furniture and fixtures, grand opening advertising, and more.

The Dessert Stand & Waffle Cakes Storefront
One-Time Investment
$235,300Â –Â $377,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$29,900

Waffle Cakes
Storefront
One-Time Investment
$172,300 to $306,500
Initial Franchise Fee
$29,900

Waffle Cakes
Food Truck
One-Time Investment
$154,300 to $304,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$19,900

The Dessert Stand
Bakery Storefront
One-Time Investment
$218,300 – $345,500
Initial Franchise Fee
$29,900

The Dessert Stand
Food Truck
One-Time Investment
$76,800 – $192,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$19,900

Full Training Program
We are passionate about sharing our vast knowledge in dessert and catering industry as well as our business operations experience with you. With the full backing of The Dessert Stand and Waffle Cakes, you’ll have access to our established brand recognition and a loyal customer base, which will allow you to hit the ground running and succeed from day one. Our comprehensive training program is designed to educate franchisees on everything they need to know before taking on the business owner position. In preparation for a successful grand opening, franchisees undergo over 123 hours of training, both in the classroom and hands-on learning. Upon completion, our training program will prepare you for every aspect of this new endeavor, including customer service, employee training, dessert preparation, and other business practices vital to The Dessert Stand and Waffle Cake’s success.

Our Commitment
With a team deeply committed to your success, we will be with you every step of the way in your franchise journey. Our passion is rooted in hard work and unwavering dedication to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality, made-from-scratch desserts. We are honored to be a part of our customers’ special celebrations, from birthdays to weddings and everything in between. We’re now excited to expand our sweet empire through franchising and share the opportunities in the thriving dessert and bakery industry. Being a franchisee of The Dessert Stand & Waffle Cakes offers endless opportunities for creativity, growth, and the satisfaction of bringing joy to people’s lives through desserts. Join us as we continue to spread the sweetness of The Dessert Stand and Waffle Cakes to the world. Let’s get started!
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