Did you know that The Venerable Bede, writing in 725 CE, recorded what we now call February as Sol-Monath, or Solmōnaþ which means ‘the Month of Cakes’. Or that the earliest recorded reference to a wedding cake dates back to ancient Rome, where a loaf of barley bread was broken over the bride’s head to symbolise good fortune and fertility. In medieval England, wedding guests brought small cakes to the wedding, which were stacked in a pile. The bride and groom would then attempt to kiss over the top of the pile, and if they succeeded, it was believed to bring them good luck. 

So people have been baking cakes in this country for centuries probably because the simple fact is that the British absolutely adore them - why wouldn’t they? 

Cakes for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, Easter, Eid – even just a little Friday treat, or a gift for a friend. There is no time of year when we don’t love buying – and eating – cakes, and it’s not like these are one off purchases. Customers just keep on coming back time and time again for more of that tasty, cake-y joy. 

According to Statisa, in 2021/2022, an average of 94 pence per person, per week, was spent on cakes, buns and pastries in the UK, and with the UK population reaching 67million in 2021 that’s a massive spend of around £3.2 Billion!

There’s no doubt that cake makes a great business, and an Eggless Cake Shop franchise can make it easier than ever before for you to tap into the never-ending demand of the UK’s sweet tooth. 

The  Eggless Cake Shop can help you to set-up your franchise right where your customers need you, without breaking the bank. 

Setting up a retail business can be expensive, and a Food & Beverage business even more so. Finding the right site, making sure it’s fit for purpose, and meets all the legal requirements, buying expensive equipment, the list is endless and can be a massive headache - Not so with Eggless Cake Shop: 

·      Only a small site is needed. We recommend a minimum of just 800 sq ft. for your new shop, making prime locations with great footfall all that more affordable.

·      Only A1 zoning required. An Eggless Cake Shop requires only regular retail shop zoning from local authorities, meaning you can easily take over an existing retail site without paying to have it reclassified, like you would with a restaurant. 

·      No expensive equipment. No cooking is done on site, so there’s no need for expensive equipment such as extractor fans or ovens, and none of the extra cost or legal requirements that come with them. 

·      No expensive outfitting. No tables and chairs, no customer toilets, no licensing fees. Just you, your cakes, and plenty of customers coming in and out all day!

Did you also know there is no VAT on cakes? For you as a franchisee, that means an easier time keeping your prices competitive, and a whole lot less paperwork to do at the end of the year. 

Ready to build that future you always dreamed about? Or need more info?

If you’re ready to make your move, then get in touch to learn more. We do fully appreciate that this is a decision you should spend some time thinking about. After all, joining a franchise like the Eggless Cake Shop is a life changing decision, even if it will be a very positive one.