About Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL Franchise
Crave Cookies is a specialty bakery franchise offering fresh baked cookies and mixed sodas from retail locations.
The brand features a constantly rotating menu of over 100 cookie flavors, with products baked fresh throughout the day.
The franchise fee is $29,500, and the brand has been franchising since 2021.
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$190K
Average Investment
$274K
Maximum Investment
$357K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of your gross sales or $100.00 per day until 2% of daily gross sales exceeds $100.00 | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $190,400 – $357,300 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $190K–$357K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% of your gross sales or $100.00 per day until 2% of daily gross sales exceeds $100.00) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $29,500 | $29,500 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $2,500 | $8,000 |
| Utilities | $500 | $1,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $150,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $70,000 | $90,000 |
| Computer Systems | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $400 | $4,800 |
| Signage | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Inventory | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, architect, etc.) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $300-$600 per month (paid directly to supplier) |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost (if audit due to non-compliance or under-reporting by >3%) |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | Currently, $250 per person, per day |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (then $250 per week until cured) |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Currently, $600 per day, plus our expenses |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and marketing fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 73 hours (31 classroom, 42 on-the-job) |
| Classroom Training | 31 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 42 hours |
| Training Location | Holladay, UT or Your Location or Virtual |
| Additional Training | The Principal Executive and/or any other employees may be required to complete additional training programs at any time, for which a reasonable fee may be charged (currently $250 per person, per day for a new general manager). Franchisee must pay travel and living expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Typically a radius of five (5) miles or a population of approximately 75,000-100,000 people, whichever is reached first. |
| Description | The territory will usually be specified as a radius around your location, but other boundaries (such as county lines, political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area) may be used. Within this protected territory, the franchisor will not establish a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods/services under the same/similar trademarks, except for restaurants in limited access venues (e.g., enclosed shopping centers, universities, airports). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to 2 additional periods of 5 years each |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, franchisee must give 90-180 days advance notice, be in compliance with all contractual obligations, renovate to then-current standards (including a Remodel if applicable), sign the then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty), and sign a general release (unless prohibited by law). No additional initial franchise fee is required for renewal. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs incurred by Crave Cookies Franchising |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require franchisor consent, which may be conditioned on: payment of transfer fee, proposed assignee meeting franchisor standards and approval, assignee not being a competitor, assignee executing then-current franchise agreement and related documents (without initial fee), all owners providing a guaranty, franchisee having paid all obligations and being in compliance, assignee and employees completing training, franchisee and transferee executing a general release, and the business complying with current system specifications (including remodel if applicable). |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause with a 10-day cure period for non-payment, or a 30-day cure period for other breaches. Termination without cure period can occur for misrepresentation, knowingly submitting false information, bankruptcy, loss of location, material violation of laws or confidentiality, non-compete violation, transfer restriction violation, slander/libel, refusal to cooperate with inspection, abandonment for >5 days, three defaults in 12 months, cross-termination, felony charge/conviction, acts materially affecting the brand, failing health inspections >2 times in 36 months, or failing brand inspections >2 times in 36 months. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the agreement, and for two years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, neither franchisee, any owner, nor any spouse of an owner may have an ownership interest in, lend money to, provide services to, or be employed by any competitor. For two years after termination/expiration, the same restrictions apply within five miles of the former territory or any other Crave Cookies business operating on the date of termination/transfer. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You are required to participate personally in the direct operation of your business for the first six (6) months of operation. You must designate a 'Principal Executive' who owns at least 10% of the business, completes initial and any future post-opening training, and makes reasonable efforts to attend all required meetings. The Principal Executive does not have to serve as a day-to-day general manager, but must devote substantial time and attention to the business. If the business is an entity, all owners must sign a Guaranty and Non-Compete Agreement. The general manager (whether the Principal Executive or a hired person) must successfully complete the training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase proprietary boxes from Crave Cookies Franchising, LLC. All kitchen equipment, food, beverage, and other inventory purchases must meet franchisor specifications and be purchased only from approved suppliers. Point-of-sale software and hardware, and related software and hardware, must be specified by the franchisor. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor has the right to require franchisees to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items either from the franchisor/designee, approved suppliers, or according to franchisor specifications. The franchisor's affiliate, Crave Cookies, LLC, is currently a supplier of proprietary boxes. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor will derive revenue from the required purchases of proprietary boxes from its affiliate. In the prior fiscal year (2021), the franchisor's total revenue was $0, and revenue from required purchases was $0, as it is a new franchisor. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Crave Cookies Franchising, LLC does not offer direct or indirect financing, nor does it guarantee your note, lease, or obligations. |
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$891K
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI, UT
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$10K
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL franchise ranges from $190,400 to $357,300, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $29,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of your gross sales or $100.00 per day until 2% of daily gross sales exceeds $100.00 contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL franchise owners report average revenue of $891K. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Crave Cookies FranchisingNDIL has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $190,400-$357,300, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $29,500 and the total investment ranges from $190,400 to $357,300 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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