DIRTY DOUGH COOKIES
Dirty Dough Cookies franchises operate brick-and-mortar stores offering cookies, dirty drinks, and other desserts, following the franchisor's proprietary system, standards, methods, and required vendors like Dobie Foods for cookie dough. Franchisees can add mobile trailers via an addendum and may enter area development agreements for multiple units. The business targets consumers in the competitive dessert market, facing competition from national chains and local operators.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 4% ad fund + $350/mo technology fee + $150-$200/mo CRM software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How DIRTY DOUGH COOKIES Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 86% of Desserts & Ice Cream franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Desserts & Ice Cream
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DIRTY DOUGH COOKIES Current | $154K – $510K | $35K | 6.0% | 59 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream 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
+7 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DIRTY DOUGH COOKIES franchisees (2022 – 2025)
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
4 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)
Fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and rescission claims by a former franchisee.
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 DIRTY DOUGH COOKIES franchise ranges from $153,600 to $510,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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