Sprinkles opened --the world s first cupcake bakery-- in Beverly Hills, as reported by the Food Network, and is credited by the Los Angeles Times as --the progenitor of the haute cupcake craze.-- Founded by Candace Nelson, judge on Food Network s hit show --Cupcake Wars,-- and husband Charles, Sprinkles has inspired long lines of devoted Hollywood stars and serious epicureans alike. From Tom Cruise to Oprah Winfrey, Blake Lively to Ryan Seacrest, celebrities are abuzz about Sprinkles! Baked fresh in small batches throughout the day, Sprinkles Cupcakes are handcrafted from the finest ingredients and contain no preservatives, trans fats or artificial flavors. Sprinkles has locations nationwide, a traveling Sprinklesmobile - the world s first cupcake truck, and sells its cupcake mixes at over 250 Williams-Sonoma stores throughout the US and Canada. In 2012, Sprinkles debuted the world s first Cupcake ATM and continued its foray into classic American desserts with the launch of Sprinkles Ice Cream & Cookies. --The Sprinkles Baking Book-- hit the New York Times Best Sellers list in October, 2016. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Production Bakery is $781,000 to $1,075,000. This includes $40,000 to $43,250 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pantry Bakery is $576,000 to $895,000. This includes $40,000 to $43,250 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. The franchisor and you may choose to sign a Development Rights Agreement under which you will develop a number of Sprinkles Cupcakes Bakeries. The franchisor expects the Development Rights Agreement to cover between 2 and 10 Sprinkles Cupcakes Bakeries. The total investment necessary to begin operation under a Development Rights Agreement is $40,500 to $202,500. This includes $40,000 to $200,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.