Great American Cookies

Food & Beverage Baked Goods

Franchise Summary

Description

Great American Cookies Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the operation of retail stores selling cookies, brownies and related food items and beverages under the Great American Cookies mark.

Company Background

Great American Cookies is the world's largest chain of take-out only cookies, brownies and ice cream stores. Founded by Dave Thomas in 1977, we have grown to over 600 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada with a menu featuring more than 30 kinds of freshly baked cookies and brownies, as well as delicious locally sourced ice cream sold by the scoop or cone. Our mission is to delight everyone's sweet tooth through our irresistible hand-made desserts paired with our exceptional customer service.

Franchise Opportunity

Owning and operating a retail store can be a challenging and risky endeavor. The fact is, most small businesses fail in the first year. That's why it's essential to choose the right partner when franchising a retail store. Great American Cookies has been in business for over 35 years and we have the experience and resources to help you be successful. We offer comprehensive training and support so you can feel confident running your own store. With our proven business model, you can rest assured that your investment will be protected.

Corporate Structure

GAC Franchising, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on December 12, 2007. They began their business operations on January 29, 2008. Their principal place of business address is 1346 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 170, Norcross, Georgia 30093.

Earnings Transparency

1 /10

This Franchise discloses much less information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?

There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

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Distribution of Great American Cookies Franchisees

Great American Cookies Franchise System Development in 2023

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Great American Cookies business?

Franchisees typically require at least $308,500 to $484,650 investment to get their Great American Cookies business started

What are the initial franchise fees for Great American Cookies?

Franchisees typically need to pay at least $25,000 in fees directly to Great American Cookies in order to earn the right to launch their business

How much money can I make with a Great American Cookies franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Great American Cookies business?

We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical Great American Cookies brings in each year. We estimate that other franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate $1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect Great American Cookies to generate a similar amount

How long do I need to commit to running a Great American Cookies unit? What is my contractual commitment?

Great American Cookies franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

5 /10

The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $308,500 to $484,650 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Baked Goods industry

What determines the investment cost?

Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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