Cookies By Design
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Cookies By Design system.
Cookies By Design
1865 Summit Ave., # 605
Plano, TX 75074-8147
800#: (800) 945-2665
Tel: (972) 398-9536
Fax: (972) 398-9542
E-mail: frandevelopment@mgwmail.com
Web Site: www.cookiesbydesign.com/index.cfm
Contact: Mr. David Patterson, Chief Financial Officer
Unique retail opportunity! Gift bakery, specializing in hand-decorated cookie arrangements and gourmet cookies, decorated for special events, holidays, centerpieces, etc. Clientele include both individual and corporate customers. A wonderfully delicious alternative to flowers or balloons.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 231
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 231
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 44 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 34 in TX, 23 in CA, 21 in FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 4
>Hispanic: 5
>Asian-American: 5
>Native American: 1
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-1,500 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $180K
Total Investment: $180K
Average Total Investment: $180K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 25
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Dallas, TX.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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