Bang Cookies

Item 7 lays out the investment: $405,370-$622,020 total, including a $55,000 franchise fee—mid-range for retail food but hefty for a brand with only four corporate locations since franchising in 2023. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty plus a 2% ad fund (waived for now), plus $200-$750/month tech, $165 POS, and $279 kiosk fees, pushing total outflows higher than basic cookie shops. Item 19 shines with $578,900 average gross revenue across units, translating to estimated profits of $199,555-$342,072 after costs—impressive 35-59% margins if sustained, but based on limited data from high-traffic strip centers.

System health raises flags: just one projected new unit signals sluggish growth amid zero disclosed franchisee terminations or transfers in a nascent network headquartered in Carlstadt, NJ. Single-unit or 3-5 multi-unit deals target organic, giant-cookie fans, but competition from established bakeries could pressure satellites reliant on central bakeries. For risk-tolerant investors chasing $500K+ sales potential, the numbers tempt—but validate with FDD Item 20 contacts before committing.