Cookies in Bloom
At a Glance
Products & Services: Cookie gift baskets
Number of Locations: 15
Total Investment: $85K - 140K
Founded: 1988
Began Franchising: 1992
Private Owned
About Cookies in Bloom
Mary Pinac had been working in the wholesale apparel business and was tiring of dressing up and traveling every day. Her husband, Robert, was involved in the executive suite industry until the real estate market faltered in the late '80s. Looking for a new business they could start together, the Pinacs decided cookie gifts were the idea they wanted to pursue.In 1989, the couple founded Cookies in Bloom, a store that creates and ships bouquets and gifts made with sugar shortbread cookies. The Pinacs began franchising their concept in 1991, and now the company's franchisees operate stores in the West, Midwest and South making cookie arrangements for all holidays and occasions.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $85,000 - $140,000
Franchise Fee: $19,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $19,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 5 days. On-the-job training at corporate-approved shop
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,