7th Heaven Franchise

7th Heaven is Expanding – Join the 7th Heaven Family

Start your journey towards opening your own 7th Heaven bakery café.

With 350+ outlets across 125+ cities and 50+ franchise agreements signed in the UK, 7th Heaven brings together celebration cakes, customised creations, desserts, bakery products, beverages and café experiences within one distinctive concept.

At the heart of the brand is our Live Kitchen experience, where customers can watch selected cakes being prepared in 7 minutes*, creating an engaging and memorable customer experience.

Alongside our cake and dessert heritage, the wider 7th Heaven portfolio includes bakery products, viennoiserie, beverages, waffles, gelato and café-style offerings, depending on the franchise format.

What Makes 7th Heaven Different?

Live Cakes in 7 Minutes*

Our distinctive Live Kitchen concept allows customers to watch selected cakes being prepared in 7 minutes, bringing theatre and freshness into the customer experience.

*Applies to selected standard cake formats under normal operating conditions. Complex/custom/3D designs, larger sizes, peak periods and special requirements may take longer.

Customised Cakes & Celebrations

7th Heaven specialises in customised cakes and celebration-led products, including a wide range of designs and flavours for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.

Extensive Product Portfolio

The wider 7th Heaven portfolio includes 300+ SKUs across cakes, desserts, bakery products, beverages and café categories.

The approved range available at an individual franchise varies according to franchise model, location and operational requirements.

A Growing International Franchise Network

• 350+ outlets across 125+ cities
• 50+ franchise agreements signed in the UK
• Over 3 million celebrations served annually
• 7,000–10,000 cakes and desserts sold daily across the network
• Multi-award-winning bakery chain
• More than 1,000 full-time jobs created directly across the franchise network

Why Explore a 7th Heaven Franchise?

Three Franchise Formats

Choose from Classic, Plus or Café, depending on your location, investment level and the type of customer experience you want to create.

Ready-to-Run Setup Support

We provide comprehensive assistance with store setup, including approved equipment, interiors and opening preparation.

The indicative setup timeline is approximately 60–90 days, subject to timely payment of agreed instalments, site readiness, approvals and project-specific requirements.

Location Assistance

Our team can help franchisees identify and assess potential locations, with access to property professionals where appropriate.

Finance Support

Eligible applicants can be introduced to experienced finance brokers and lenders to explore available funding options.

Training & Onboarding

Franchisees receive structured training and operational onboarding covering products, recipes, systems and brand standards.

Marketing Support

Support includes launch guidance, promotional initiatives, social-media activity, campaign materials and ongoing brand marketing.

Multiple Potential Sales Channels

The concept can support a range of sales channels including:

• Walk-in customers
• Celebration and customised cake orders
• Online ordering
• Delivery platforms
• Corporate orders
• Events
• Local B2B opportunities

Ongoing Franchise Support

Franchisees receive ongoing support across operations, training, marketing, product development and approved systems.

Franchise Models

7th Heaven Classic Model

Shop Area Requirement: 400 sq. ft.

Total Investment: £115,000 + VAT

Minimum Indicative Cash Contribution: £30,000 + VAT*

A focused bakery and celebration-led format featuring cakes, customised creations, desserts, bakery and viennoiserie products from the approved Classic range.

7th Heaven Plus Model

Shop Area Requirement: 450 sq. ft. or more

Indicative Seating: 10–12 people in a 450 sq. ft. store

Total Investment: £145,000 + VAT

Minimum Indicative Cash Contribution: £35,000 + VAT*

The Plus Model builds on the Classic range with an expanded bakery selection, beverages, sit-in desserts, Artisan Gelato and other approved products, creating a broader bakery café experience.

7th Heaven Café Model

Shop Area Requirement: 600 sq. ft. or more

Indicative Seating: 16–20 people in a 600 sq. ft. store

Total Investment: £190,000 + VAT

Minimum Indicative Cash Contribution: £45,000 + VAT*

Our most extensive format combines the wider Classic and Plus range with an approved all-day café menu, beverages and a larger sit-in customer experience.

*Financing of approximately 70–80% of the total project cost, and potentially more in suitable cases, may be available to eligible applicants, subject to lender criteria and approval. 7th Heaven can assist with introductions to finance brokers/lenders; funding is not guaranteed.

Attractive Gross Margin Structure

Illustrative gross margins of approximately 65–70% before other operating expenses, subject to actual raw-material costs, product mix and operations.

Financing Support

7th Heaven works with experienced finance brokers and financial institutions who can assist prospective franchisees in exploring available funding options.

Depending on the applicant's individual profile and lender criteria, financing of approximately 70–80% of the total project cost, and potentially more in suitable cases, may be available.

The amount available will vary depending on factors such as credit history, affordability, financial position, security, business experience and the lender's individual assessment.

7th Heaven can assist by introducing prospective franchisees to relevant finance brokers or lenders. All financing decisions, terms and approvals are made independently by the lender, and no particular level of funding or loan approval is guaranteed.

Franchise Owned – Third-Party Managed Option

For franchise owners who do not wish to manage day-to-day operations personally, an independent third-party management option may be available.

The service can include operational management, staffing oversight, customer service, performance monitoring and reporting.

Management Fee: 7% of total sales, subject to a minimum fee of £1,500 per month.

The third-party management company operates independently. No particular level of sales, profit or business performance is guaranteed.

Franchise Agreement

Franchise Agreement Term: 10 Years

Renewal and other terms are subject to the Franchise Agreement.

Deposit: £7,500

Ready to Explore 7th Heaven?

From celebration cakes and customised creations to bakery, desserts, coffee, gelato and café experiences, 7th Heaven offers entrepreneurs and investors the opportunity to bring a distinctive international bakery café concept to their local market.

With three franchise formats, structured training, location assistance, setup support, finance introductions, marketing support and an established international network, there are multiple ways to explore bringing 7th Heaven to the right location.

Enquire today to speak with our Franchise Development Team and discover which 7th Heaven format could suit your plans.

Disclaimer

Franchise investments and business performance vary according to location, operating costs, staffing, management, local demand and other factors. No sales, profit, ROI, payback period or financial performance is guaranteed, and the performance of existing outlets should not be taken as indicative of future results. Finance is subject to eligibility and independent lender approval.