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Cookies By Design/Cookie Bouquet Franchise

Cookie gift business

When she lost her job, single mother Gwen Willhite had to figure out what to do next. Combining two traditional gifts'flowers and sweets'Willhite developed a new business: Cookies by Design/Cookie Bouquet. Each bouquet was arranged with custom-molded, hand-decorated sugar and cinnamon brown sugar cookies in baskets for all holidays and occasions. The company, which Willhite started in her home, soon grew into a chain of shops that began franchising in 1987. Within 10 years, Cookies by Design/Cookie Bouquet had grown to more than 175 shops in 115 cities across the United States.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Cookies By Design/Cookie Bouquet franchise?

Total Investment: $90,000-$180,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $12,500-$35,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: 25% of initial fee

How to contact Cookies By Design/Cookie Bouquet

Franchise History

When did the first Cookies By Design/Cookie Bouquet open? 1983
When did Cookies By Design/Cookie Bouquet start franchising? 1987

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	242	0	0	0
2004	246	0	0	0
2003	249	0	0	0
2002	237	0	0	0
2001	229	0	0	0

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

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