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Promoted Opportunities
#319
Initial Investment
LOW: $202,900
HIGH: $362,650
Change in Units
+0.8% +3 UNITS (1 Year)
+4.0% +14 UNITS (3 Years)
Company Profile
Founded
1977
Franchising Since
1977 (40 Years)
Corporate Address
5555 Glenridge Connector, #850 Atlanta, GA 30342
CEO
Chris Dull
Parent Company
Global Franchise Group
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.
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.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$202,900 - $362,650
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
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 4 days
Training at headquarters: 5 days
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
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Updated: August 2nd, 2016
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