Eva’s Original is a Canadian-born dessert brand known for its signature Chimney Cone® – a hand-rolled and freshly baked Hungarian-inspired pastry filled with premium soft serve. With a focus on quality ingredients and community connection, Eva’s has grown into a highly recognisable and award-winning franchise concept.
Why Franchise with Eva’s Original
Eva’s Original offers a proven, scalable franchise model supported by a passionate and experienced franchisor team. The brand has built a loyal customer base through distinctive products, organic brand partnerships, and consistent innovation.
Key Differentiators:
- Proprietary Product: Exclusive rights to the Chimney Cone® and related recipes, offering a highly differentiated dessert experience.
- Strong Brand Recognition: Multi-award-winning brand with broad media exposure and strong social engagement.
- Organic Partnerships & Innovation: Limited-edition collaborations developed organically with major brands and cultural partners, helping keep the menu fresh, relevant, and highly shareable.
- Vegan-Inclusive Menu: A significant portion of the menu is vegan, supporting changing consumer preferences and dietary needs for non-dairy consumers (not just vegans)
Franchisee Support & Training
Eva’s Original provides comprehensive support at every stage of the franchise journey:
- Site selection guidance and lease review support
- Design and build assistance to maintain brand consistency
- Structured pre-opening training and hands-on launch support
- Ongoing operational, marketing, and product development support
- Access to national marketing campaigns, digital tools, and promotional assets
This hands-on approach ensures franchisees are well equipped to operate confidently and efficiently.
Investment Overview
- Franchise Fee: From $30,000
- Estimated Total Investment: Starting from $355,500 to $592,000 (including build-out, equipment, initial marketing, and working capital.
- Ongoing Fees: 6% royalty fee and 2% brand development fund
Growth & Opportunities
Eva’s Original is actively expanding across Canada while developing plans for international growth. The brand’s focus remains on supporting existing franchisees, strengthening operations, and scaling sustainably with the right partners.
Testimonials
“Becoming an Eva’s Original franchisee has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The support from the franchisor is constant and hands-on, and the brand truly values quality and community. Our customers love the product, and the team behind Eva’s is deeply invested in our success.” – Jose Zepeda – Franchise Owner, Port Credit