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 (greater of 6% or $800/mo after 12 months) + $100/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 17 franchised outlets that were open for all 12 months of the 2025 calendar year. The average and median gross revenue figures are based on these 17 franchised outlets.
* The document explicitly states in Note (3) of Item 19 that the financial performance representations do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses that must be deducted from gross revenue to obtain net income or profit. Therefore, profit-related metrics (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA) and profit ranges cannot be calculated or estimated from the provided data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How COOKIE ADVANTAGE Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Coffee & Bakery (ranked #1 of 38)
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COOKIE ADVANTAGE Current | $93K – $171K | $35K | 6.0% | 16 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $1.2M – $1.3M | $40K | 6.0% | 882 |
| 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 38 franchises | $495K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 38 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
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
8 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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Complete Franchise Disclosure Document — 2026 filing.
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