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Caramia

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Report / Takedown · Last updated July 2026

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Caramia is a premier dessert chain in the Philippines specializing in authentic Italian gelato, decadent gelato cakes, and premium pastries. Founded by the Moran family, the brand delivers high-quality sweet treats through a well-established retail network across major shopping malls and urban centers.

Key Facts

Franchise fee
₱500k
Total investment
₱4M – ₱6M
ROI / payback
~24 months
Format
Multi-format
Staffing
4+ crew
Year founded
2009
Branches
60+
Company type
Corporation

Franchise Overview

If you're looking for a highly profitable dessert venture with premium brand equity, you'll love Caramia. The brand captures a unique market sweet spot by combining artisanal Italian gelato fabrication with Filipino-favorite celebratory cake profiles.

Its premium store setups are engineered for high-traffic retail spaces, converting casual walkers into loyal repeat patrons through enticing displays and premium ingredient sourcing.

About Caramia

Caramia started as the artisanal gelato production division of the popular Italian restaurant chain Amici before spinning off into its own independent dessert brand under the expert guidance of the Moran family, the original visionaries behind Red Ribbon Bakeshop. By bridging the gap between everyday sweet cravings and high-end celebratory confections, the business model leverages sophisticated cold-chain logistics and proprietary production techniques to supply uniform premium offerings directly to its strategic retail locations.

Every franchise location operates on streamlined retail procedures optimized for high inventory turnover and minimal counter service friction. The product line includes an award-winning roster of classic ube cakes, pistachio gelato variants, and seasonal frozen desserts that ensure strong, steady sales year-round. Franchise partners benefit from a highly respected national brand presence and an established operational blueprint designed to optimize gross profit margins within the premium dessert segment.

Franchise expansion is strategically targeted toward high-potential commercial growth zones, particularly within the Greater Metro Manila area and key provincial urban centers. The corporate structure offers comprehensive field support, centralized logistics management, and data-driven inventory frameworks to maintain peak operational performance across all retail footprints.

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Key Differentiators

  • Artisanal Italian gelato cake formulas
  • Red Ribbon legacy founding team
  • Premium quality entirely preservative free
  • Strong high traffic mall presence

Target Audience

  • Middle class families celebrating occasions
  • Young professionals seeking premium desserts
  • Mall goers looking for treats
  • Corporate accounts ordering party packages

Where the brand operates

Market Presence: Caramia operates approximately 60 retail points across Luzon, with heavy saturation in Metro Manila major commercial centers.

Availability: Quezon City, Makati, Pasig, Taguig, Mandaluyong, Muntinlupa, San Juan, Dasmariñas, Batangas City, Baguio, Olongapo

Investment & Returns

Franchise fee₱500,000
Total investment₱4,000,000 – ₱6,000,000
Estimated ROI period24 months
Estimated breakeven6 months
Territory exclusivityYes

Informational only, not investment or legal advice. Figures reflect the year they were published and may change; confirm details directly with the franchisor and the relevant agencies before investing.

Requirements & Support

What you need

  • Skill level: Basic store operations and customer service training provided by franchisor.
  • Space: 15–60 sqm
  • Ideal location: Premium shopping malls, commercial complex rows, lifestyle hubs, and major transport terminals.
  • Staff: 4+ crew

What the package covers

Turnkey Package setup. Full store operations support, central logistics, kitchen crew training, and localized marketing support.

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