COOKIE ADVANTAGE
Cookie Advantage franchises operate retail bakeries that produce, package, and ship customized cookies, cookie cups, and related products marketed primarily as thank-you gifts, corporate gifts, incentives, or fundraising items delivered via mail. Franchisees sell proprietary marketing programs to businesses for customer appreciation, follow-up, and feedback initiatives, handling all baking and shipping fulfillment. The target market includes businesses, organizations for fundraising, and individuals seeking unique gift solutions.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (min $800/mo after 12 months) + $100/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance information for 17 franchised outlets for the 2024 calendar year.
* Average and median gross revenue were directly extracted from the provided table. No profit or expense data was provided to calculate net income, net profit, EBITDA, or a profit range, as explicitly stated in Note (3) of Item 19.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How COOKIE ADVANTAGE Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Coffee & Bakery (ranked #1 of 37)
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COOKIE ADVANTAGE Current | $93K – $171K | $35K | 6.0% | 17 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K – $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K – $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| 7 BREW | $894K – $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 37 franchises | $498K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+1 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COOKIE ADVANTAGE franchisees (2017 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
16 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a COOKIE ADVANTAGE franchise ranges from $92,550 to $171,250. This includes a franchise fee of $34,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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