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 | Great American Cookie CompanyOne Famous Cookie |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$75,000Total Investment
$134,000 to $277,000Required Net Worth
$150,000Number of Units
281In Business Since
1977* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Founded in 1977 on the strength of an old family chocolate chip
cookie recipe, Great American Cookies has set the standard for gourmet
cookie sales in shopping centers nationwide. With a strategy and
quality product that has propelled over 30 years of consistent growth,
Great American Cookies now leads as the #1 mall-based cookie system.
At
Great American Cookies, the customer is able to enjoy the things that
make life sweet. Whether they want a delicious fresh cookie, brownie or
cookie cake, they will find a celebratory, fun environment with high
quality, superior products.
At Great American Cookies,
one of our major goals is to ensure that every encounter the customer
has with our products is a rewarding one. The same goes for our
franchisees. With the support of the Mrs. Fields Famous Brands family,
you can expect to find a successful and rewarding opportunity with
continued potential.
Products & Services
With all of the franchise opportunities out there, what separates Mrs. Fields Famous Brands from the rest?- Experience: Mrs. Fields Famous Brands has been developing and managing some of the top premium snack food franchises for over 30 years. Whether you’re interested in cookies or brownies or yogurt, Mrs. Fields Famous Brands gives you access to training and resources that have been proven over years in business.
- Resources: With Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, you get to take advantage of some of the leading training and support resources in the industry. Our Franchise Support Center and Famous Brands University are designed to provide you with the tools and perspective needed to operate a successful franchise, including training in menu item production, marketing, strategy, team member management and more.
- Potential: When you become part of the Mrs. Fields Famous Brand family, you join group of people that realize that past success and current development can lead to future dividends. We are always continuing to push and develop our processes, products and people. And you get to enjoy the benefits.
Training & Support
With Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, you get all the tools you need to
offer your customers a premium product and a great experience—all of
which drive your profitability. Franchisees within the Mrs. Fields
Famous Brands network have access to the Franchise Support Center and
Famous Brands University, providing a very central point of corporate
contact as well as a state-of-the-art training facility with a wide
variety of curriculums designed to help fuel franchisee success. From
day one, a franchisee with Mrs. Fields Famous Brands can expect to
receive experienced and in-depth training as well as assistance with:- development
- operations
- construction
- marketing
There is a reason why Mrs. Fields Famous Brands has helped franchisees develop over 2100 locations in 25 countries with some of the leading franchises in the premium snack food industry. The training, support and resources that have been developed over 30 years of experience are unparalleled. And they’re all available to you.
Are You a Good Fit for Great American Cookie Company?
- Total Estimated Initial Investment: $134,000-$277,000
- Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
- Ongoing Royalties: 6% of Gross Sales
- Advertising Fee: 1% of Gross Sales
- Initial Training Fee: No charge for first two individuals
- Initial Term of Agreement: Consistent with Lease
