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Great American Cookies

2012 Franchise 500
#165
At a Glance

Products & Services: Cookies

Number of Locations: 283

Total Investment: $185.15K - 288.95K

Founded: 1977

Began Franchising: 1977

Private Owned

About Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies opened its first store in Atlanta's Perimeter Mall in 1977. From one family chocolate cookie recipe, it added a complete line of cookies and brownies and began franchising in 1978. In addition to regular cookies, most stores feature large plate- or pan-sized cookies with personalized messages for parties or special occasions.
On August 24, 1998, Mrs. Fields Original Cookies Inc. acquired the company. Mrs. Fields Famous Brands includes The Original Cookie Company, Pretzel Time, Hot Sam, Pretzelmaker and Mrs. Fields Cookies.

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 275 0 8 0
2010 294 4 7 0
2009 288 5 2 0
2008 286 0 0 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $185,150 - $288,950
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Concurrent with lease, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $85,000
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: POP materials

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #165 (2012), #116 (2011), #294 (2010), #257 (2009),
America's Top Global: #131 (2012), #98 (2011), #197 (2009),

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