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Cookies in Bloom

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Cookies in Bloom system.

Cookies in Bloom
12700 Hillcrest Rd., # 251
Dallas, TX 75230
800#: (800) 222-3104
Tel: (972) 490-8644
Fax: (972) 490-8646
E-mail: cibinc@swbell.net
Web Site: www.cookiesinbloom.com
Contact: Mr. Robert E. Pinac, Vice President


Exciting retail opportunity featuring cookie gift baking shop, offering hand-decorated cookies, cookie arrangements and gourmet cookies for all holidays and special occasions. We specialize in birthday, baby, thank you, get well and anniversary arrangements for both individual and corporate customers. Instead of flowers, think COOKIES IN BLOOM.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 20
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 20

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 14 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in TX, 2 in CA, 2 in FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000-1,500 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-116K
Total Investment: $75-116K
Average Total Investment: $95K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees
>Franchise: $19.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $19K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/5
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: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2
On-Going Support: b,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks in Phoenix, AZ.
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


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