MULTI-UNIT
Buyer’s Guide
FOOD
Demographics
Residential population of
60,000 within a 10-mile
radius; Median household
income $40,000+; prefer at
least 2 anchor co-tenants,
proximity to kids concepts,
movie theaters, and other
high-traffic retail.
OPPORTUNITY
Description
Global Franchise Group
(GFG) champions franchised
brands and the people who
build them. We Share the Fun
of Cookies and serve Freshness with a Twist through the
Great American Cookies and
Pretzelmaker quick-service
restaurants. Our menus of
delectable treats have created
a loyal customer following for
35 and 22 years respectively,
while offering our franchisees
an easy operation that allows
for rapid multi-unit growth.
Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 1977 / 1991
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 51% / 37%
Total Franchise Operating Units: 320 / 327
Company Operating Units: 2 / 1
Capital Investment: $178,350 - $280,350 /
$129,300 - $224,950
SITE LOCATION
Franchise Fee (per unit): $30000 / $30000
Assistance
Royalty Fee (per unit): 6% / 7%
Advertising fee (per unit): 1.5% / 1.5%
Earnings Claims: Yes
Build-Out Options: Inline, kiosk, co-branded, malls, colleges
Available Territories: All United States and
select International
Contact
Christina Chambers | Director of Franchise Development
(800) 524-6444
[email protected]
globalfranchise.com
Rankings
Great American Cookies
ranks as the top Baked
Goods-Cookies franchise in
the Entrepreneur Magazine
2012 and 2013 Franchise
500, and Pretzelmaker ranks
among the top 3 pretzel
brands.
GFG assists with site selection, LOI negotiation, construction project management,
and training. Our construction team continuously tracks
and negotiates equipment
vendor costs to manage
upfront investment costs.
Qualifications
GFG is seeking current multiunit operators looking to
expand their portfolios with
a non-competitive brand.
Single unit opportunities may
be available depending on
the market. Candidates are
required to have a minimum
of $100,000 in liquid assets
(per store) and a minimum
net worth of $250,000
(single unit) or $500,000
(3-unit commitment).
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