Great American Cookies
Cookies
Great American Cookies
Cookies
About
Founded
1977
Franchising Since
1977 (41 Years)
Corporate Address
5555 Glenridge Connector, #850
Atlanta, GA 30342
CEO
Chris Dull
Parent Company
Global Franchise Group
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$160,050 - $461,135
Net-worth Requirement ⓘ
$250,000
Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$15,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
1.5%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
25% off first-store franchise fee
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Site Selection
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
On-The-Job Training:
37 hours
Classroom Training:
36.5 hours
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Great American Cookies is ranked #222 in the Franchise 500!
Bio
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.
Great American Cookies is part of Global Franchise Group, which also franchises Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery, and MaggieMoo's.
Great American Cookies is part of Global Franchise Group, which also franchises Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery, and MaggieMoo's.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $160,050
High - $461,135
Units
+1.7%+6 UNITS (1 Year)
+5.5%+19 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, Philippines, South America, Western Europe
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