The estimated investment for new Cookies by Design locations ranges from $115,000 to $215,000. Initial costs can vary greatly based on the cost of construction in your geographic area of the country as well as the physical size of the shop and terms of the lease. Often the availability of landlord-funded “tenant improvements” are available to help offset start up expenditures. Cookies by Design works with you to create a plan that will maximize results and minimize the initial investment of opening your specific location. Below is a breakout of the types of expenses you can expect.

The initial franchise fee to develop a Cookies by Design location is $30,000. This fee is used by CBD to assist you with site selection, in planning the layout of your location, in your initial training, grand opening assistance, for the use of our Confidential Manuals, proprietary POS, Cookie Cutters and Templates.

Real estate expenses include, but are not limited to, construction costs, broker commissions and leasehold improvements.

Furniture, fixtures and equipment includes items which may be added to a leased space by you, which may be removed by you upon expiration of the lease. Equipment includes items such as ovens, mixers, refrigerators, freezers, trays, utensils, computer hardware and software.

We will provide initial training for you or your general manager at no cost. You will only be responsible for expenses related to travel, lodging, and meals during this training.

Various supplies are included in this category such as ingredients, baskets and containers, and other materials needed in production for the first months of business.

Kitchen equipment includes items such as ovens, mixers, refrigerators, freezers, trays and utensils. Computer hardware and software includes the POS system necessary to operate the location.

This item includes the cost for various business licenses and permits that may be required depending upon your location.

The signage required for the location includes, in most cases, one building sign and interior signage.