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Buy a Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a specialty bakery franchise built around handcrafted Bundt Cakes, sold fresh for pickup and delivery in sizes ranging from cupcake-style Bundtinis to full cakes and finished with the brand’s signature cream cheese frosting. Founded in 1997 and now headquartered in Dallas, it operates more than 800 corporate and franchised bakeries across 40-plus US states and Canada, making it the country’s largest specialty cake company.

The bakeries run as brick-and-mortar retail stores within protected territories, serving local consumers buying for birthdays, holidays, and everyday celebrations. The model is product-led and repeat-purchase driven, with cakes baked on-site daily alongside a growing share of online and delivery orders.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is private-equity backed: Roark Capital acquired the brand in 2021, and in March 2026 KKR agreed to acquire it from Roark in a deal valued at over $2 billion. Franchises are offered to owner-operators and to investors paired with experienced operators.

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Why buy a Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise?

Buying a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise means stepping into one of the most recognised names in the US bakery category, with a focused menu that keeps operations simpler than a full-service bakery. The brand has been named America’s No. 1 Favorite Food Brand in Technomic’s America’s Favorite Chains survey two years running, which can translate into strong local awareness for an established unit.

The business centres on repeat, occasion-driven purchases for celebrations and gifting, supported by a national marketing fund, loyalty programmes, and a growing online and delivery channel. Protected territories and a proven single-format menu give owners a defined operating playbook, while multi-unit growth is available to qualified operators.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1997

    • Franchising Since

      2006

    • New Startup Cost

      $667,100 – $1,032,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      plus $5,000 transfer advertising; plus broker fees/commissions

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      5%

      of Net Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      660

    • New Units Opened *

      101

    • Units Transferred *

      46

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,480,010

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Nothing Bundt Cakes – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming franchisees complete structured training covering bakery operations, guest experience, marketing, and team management, with the franchisor citing 40 hours of classroom and 120 hours of on-the-job training plus a 30-to-45-day onboarding. Ongoing support comes from corporate and field teams through bakery visits, operational guidance, national and local marketing resources, loyalty programmes, proprietary software, and purchasing co-ops. Buyers of an existing bakery should confirm what transfer training and system access the franchisor provides to incoming owners and how current staff certification carries over.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits hands-on owner-operators, or investors who pair with an experienced operator, rather than absentee buyers. Strong candidates are leaders who can recruit, train, and retain a bakery team, follow a proven system closely, and manage local marketing and guest experience to a high standard. Food or baking experience is not required, though a multi-unit or food-service background is valued. Genuine warmth and a service mindset matter, since the brand competes on hospitality and the in-store celebration experience as much as on product.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Nothing Bundt Cakes has been named America's No. 1 Favorite Food Brand in Technomic's America's Favorite Chains survey in both 2025 and 2026, and was ranked the fifth-fastest-growing brand in Yelp's 2025 list. It is a long-standing presence on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, ranked #20 in 2026, and is the largest specialty cake company in the US. For resale buyers, this national recognition should be weighed alongside the specific bakery's local reviews, repeat-customer base, and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US bakery products market is large and steadily growing, valued at roughly $97 billion in 2026 and expanding around 3% a year, with premium and specialty desserts outpacing the wider category. Demand is driven by celebration and gifting occasions, indulgence spending, and rising online and delivery ordering, all of which support repeat purchasing. Specialty cakes tend to hold up well across economic cycles because they tie to birthdays, holidays, and milestones. For resale buyers, local demographics, competition, and event-driven seasonality shape an individual bakery's sales.

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