About Great American Cookies Franchise
Great American Cookies is a specialty cookie franchise known for its signature Cookie Cakes and a wide variety of freshly baked cookies, brownies, and sweet treats.
The brand is part of the FAT Brands portfolio, one of the largest restaurant franchising companies in the world, giving it access to significant corporate resources and brand development support.
The franchise fee for a Great American Cookies location ranges from $5,000 to $10,000.
Great American Cookies Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5,000 to $10,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6.0% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $35,000 – $35,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $35K–$35K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 6.0% of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee1 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing2 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training3 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Cookie Ingredients | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Other Opening Inventory4 | $5,700 | $15,150 |
| Architectural Fees5 | $7,000 | $12,500 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and decor6 | $91,000 | $121,000 |
| Signs | $4,500 | $9,500 |
| Prepaid rent and security deposit7 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,000 |
| Technology Fee | $5,000 |
| Audit Fee | Payable if audit or review shows an understatement of 3% or more of your Net Sal |
| Marketing Fee | If your Store is located in a Traditional Mall, 1.5% of your Net Sales for the p |
| Local Marketing Requirement | 2% of your Net Sales |
| Interest | 18% per year (or maximum legal rate, if less) |
| Late Fee | $25 |
| Additional Training | $300 |
| Additional Consulting Services | $300 |
| Product, Service, Supplier, and Service Provider Review | $5,000 |
| 60-Day Extension Fee | $5,000 |
| Relocation Charge | $2,000 |
| Successor Fee | $7,500 |
| Successor Fee for Satellite Store | $2,500 |
| Maintenance and Repair | $7,500 |
| Remedial Expenses | $10,000 |
| Test Products | $50 |
| Architect Approval | $1,500 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Great American Cookies Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Great American Cookies does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Great American Cookies Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Great American Cookies System Growth
Great American Cookies currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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