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Great American Cookies Franchise

Great American Cookies, home of the Original Cookie Cake and fresh-baked cookies. Delight in dessert with a franchise opportunity that's twice as sweet!

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Highlights
Cash Required

$100,000

Min. Franchise Fee

$25,000

Total Number of Units

395

Franchising Since

1977

Corporate Headquarters

Beverly Hills,CA

CEO Name

Taylor Wiederhorn

About Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies believes in the pure, simple delight of a well-crafted cookie. Serving the Original Cookie Cake, fresh baked cookies, brownies, and Double Doozies™, they have over 370 locations globally.

Founded on a family chocolate chip cookie recipe in 1977, Great American Cookies focuses on using high-quality ingredients to create their baked treats. Passionate bakers handcraft a variety of cookies, brownies, and the Original Cookie Cake daily for a wide customer base. They believe that their treats can add a touch of sweet bliss to anyone's day, showing how great life can be. Cookies and ice cream are two of America's most loved desserts, and Great American Cookies takes pride in being a part of that tradition.

Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue

Total Number of Units

395

New Units Opened

18

Average Unit Revenue

$539,902

* in 2024

Franchise Fees

Min. Franchise Fee

$25,000

Royalty Fee

6.0%
Net Sales

Ad Fund Fee

2.0% - 3.0%
Net Sales

Why Choose Great American Cookies?

By choosing Great American Cookies, franchisees gain the opportunity to be part of two distinct brands, Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, without doubling the investment or workload. This makes for a lucrative and exciting business venture, with the chance to provide what could be the most delicious ice cream sandwich of all time; fresh ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery sandwiched between two homemade cookies from Great American Cookies!

Starting Costs & Investment Requirements

Total Investment

$282,500 - $512,135

Net Worth Required

$250,000

Cash Required

$100,000

Training and Support

Training & Support

    • Comprehensive training on handling, baking, and selling products
    • Continuous support and guidance on operations
    • Marketing and promotional assistance
    • Guidance on locating and setting up the store
    • Regular updates and communication on company news and updates

History

Great American Cookies was born out of a love for cookies, based on a family chocolate chip cookie recipe in 1977. The brand believes in the power of pure, simple delight, which is why they strive to provide only the best quality baked treats for their customers. Over the years, they’ve grown from a single cookie store to more than 370 locations worldwide, becoming a beloved brand that families turn to for a touch of sweetness. Their innovative concept of co-branding with Marble Slab Creamery has also helped in their expansion, offering a unique and appealing product range to their customers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for a Great American Cookies franchise is an individual with a zeal for baking, high-quality standards, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Candidates who believe in the brand's mission of adding a touch of sweetness to everyone's lives, and who have a desire for success in a thriving industry would make for perfect franchisees.

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