It is no news that Brazilians just love sweets and chocolates. This market is a success in Brazil and worldwide. Last year, the segment had positive growth, even during the pandemic. Many saw an opportunity to open candy stores, a sector that stands out in terms of sales in the gastronomic sector.
See below the candy franchises that are part of Franchising Brasil — a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and ABF (Brazilian Franchising Association) — and see some options for investing.
Cacau Show
Cacau Show, one of the largest premium chocolate chains in the world, is a leader in the segment and a great choice for a candy franchise. The brand has more than 2400 stores and offers a huge variety of chocolates for all tastes. Recently, Cacau also launched the micro franchise model, with a low initial investment, of up to BRL90 thousand. The company’s micro franchises can be chocolate stores, which work as a portable mobile station for universities, hospitals, large companies ,and supermarkets, or even ice cream kiosks, to sell the brand’s Italian gelato line, in addition to its well-known chocolates.
Learn more about the franchise here.
Mr. Cheney Cookies
Mr. Cheney Cookies, the first specialized cookie store in Brazil, is known for its unique recipe for American cookies, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Popularized the freshly baked concept, responsible for the delicious and unmistakable aroma of Mr. Cheney and its products. The company has more than 70 units across the country and has a variety of business models, such as franchise stores and kiosks starting at five square meters. The initial investment starts at BRL120,000 and the brand offers all the necessary support to franchisees. The average monthly turnover per unit is BRL60 thousand.
Learn more about the franchise here.
Chiquinho Sorvetes
With over four decades of history, Chiquinho Sorvetes is the largest ice cream chain in Brazil. The brand has more than 540 stores spread across 25 Brazilian states and is known for its service excellence and product quality. There are four options for franchises: the traditional store, fully structured, which meets the needs of investors who like big cities, the mall store, with a layout prepared to meet the requirements of the shopping center administrations, the basic store, with a reduced format and designed for smaller cities, and the kiosks, compact and ideal for galleries, shopping malls, and other retail locations.
Learn more about the franchise here.
The Waffle King
Another good investment option is The Waffle King, the first waffle franchise chain in Latin America and responsible for bringing to Brazil the traditional dish from the French, Belgian, and German cafés. Created during the pandemic, the brand is already a success, with more than 104 units and always growing. The Waffle King is expected to compete with large fast-food chains such as McDonalds and Burger King. The chain’s business plan includes three operating models: experience store, to go (pickup only) and dark kitchen (delivery only).
Learn more about the franchise here.
Nutty Bavarian
Still in the universe of candy, but also offering salty options, Nutty Bavarian, the largest nut franchise in the world, has several kiosk models for investment, starting at BRL40 thousand. The brand offers a varied line of products, with lots of personality and quality in each grain. Their traditional roasted and glazed nuts with original syrup are well known in malls and airports. Inaugurated in 1996, the company changed the consumption habits of nuts in the country and establishing itself as the sovereign in the segment. With more than 135 kiosks in Brazil, the company has grown year after year, attracting more and more investors.
Learn more about the franchise here.
About Franchising Brasil
Franchising Brasil is a joint project of the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF) and the Brazilian Trade and Investments Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), which aims to support the internationalization strategy of Brazilian franchise networks and their promotion to international trade. The initiative was conceived to promote this well-known business model in the main international markets.