The Cookie Dough Cafe
The Cookie Dough Cafe Holdco, LLC
Company Information
120 NW 13th Ave. Portland, OR 97209
The Cookie Dough Cafe Franchising, LLC is an Oregon limited liability company. We conduct business under the name The Cookie Dough Cafe. Our principal business address is 120 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97209. We are wholly owned subsidiary of The Cookie Dough Cafe Holdco, LLC an Oregon limited liability company (“Parent”). We offer franchises for the development of both full sized and kiosk style scoop shops (“Scoop Shop”) specializing in providing desserts and treats with a focus on gourmet edible cookie dough in the United States and have done so since 2019. We have never offered franchises in any other line of business. All intellectual property including, but not limited to the brand, logos, service marks, trademarks, slogans, symbols and designs (the “Proprietary Marks”), systems, databases, technology, hardware, software, printers, and documentation are owned by our Parent and are available to us under license. We offer franchises for the development of both full sized and kiosk style scoop shops (“Scoop Shop”) specializing in providing desserts and treats with a focus on gourmet edible cookie dough in the United States and have done so since 2019.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $20,000 Maximum: $25,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $289,000 Maximum: $810,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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