- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#274 Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$196K - $412K
- Units as of 2023
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410 8.8% over 3 years
Company Overview
Great American Cookies is part of Global Franchise Group, which also franchises Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery, and MaggieMoo's.
About Great American Cookies
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Cookies, Baked Goods, Miscellaneous Baked Goods |
Founded | 1977 |
Parent Company | FAT Brands Inc. |
Leadership | Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer |
Corporate Address |
9720 Wilshire Blvd., #500 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1977 (47 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 315 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 410 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Great American Cookies franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$25,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$195,800 - $412,150 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$1,500,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$500,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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25% off first-store franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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4% |
Term of Agreement
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15 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 256 hours |
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Classroom Training | 44 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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