Franopolis
    CA

    Cookie Advantage

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Cookie Advantage franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Cookie Advantage franchise specializes in freshly baked cookies and sweet treats, offering a simple yet popular concept that appeals to customers of all ages.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Cookie Advantage franchise?
    The Cookie Advantage Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $92,550–$171,250 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Cookie Advantage charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Cookie Advantage disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Cookie Advantage FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 40). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Cookie Advantage locations are there?
    The FDD reports 24 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 40). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $92,550 – $171,250 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue for 17 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 16 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 1 in 2025, to 24 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty — 6%Main ongoing fee

    22 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 17 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised outlets open all 12 months of 2025.
    Excluded
    One reacquired outlet excluded; eight affiliate-owned outlets excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited internal accounting records/reports; gross revenue net sales tax, discounts, allowances, returns. Note 2 inconsistently says average denominator 17 and median 9th of 17; source retained. Does not deduct operating costs.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 16 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised outlets open all 12 months of 2025.
    Excluded
    One reacquired outlet excluded; eight affiliate-owned outlets excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited internal accounting records/reports; gross revenue net sales tax, discounts, allowances, returns. Note 2 inconsistently says average denominator 17 and median 9th of 17; source retained. Does not deduct operating costs.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 40

    Net +0 outlets, 2023–2025

    0242023232024242025−1+1

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($92,550 – $171,250) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 23 to 24 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised outlets open all 12 months of 2025. · PDF p. 40
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised outlets open all 12 months of 2025. · PDF p. 40
    4. [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 40

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    9 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2025 — Start

      “ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Table No. 1 System - wide Outlet Summary For Years 20 2 3 - 20 2 5 Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2023 19 19 0 2024 19 17 - 2 2025 17 16 - 1”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2023 — Start

      “ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Table No. 1 System - wide Outlet Summary For Years 20 2 3 - 20 2 5 Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2023 19 19 0 2024 19 17 - 2 2025 17 16 - 1”

      Note: This is a Franchised ownership-category row, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2024 — End

      “ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Table No. 1 System - wide Outlet Summary For Years 20 2 3 - 20 2 5 Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2023 19 19 0 2024 19 17 - 2 2025 17 16 - 1”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Company-owned 2023 — End

      “{00196762.DOC. } 34 [ 2026 FDD v1F ] Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Company - Owned 2023 4 5 +1 2024 5 6 + 1 2025 6 8 + 2 Total Outlets 2023 23 24 +1 2024 24 23 - 1 202 5 23 24 +1 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Company-owned 2025 — Start

      “{00196762.DOC. } 34 [ 2026 FDD v1F ] Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Company - Owned 2023 4 5 +1 2024 5 6 + 1 2025 6 8 + 2 Total Outlets 2023 23 24 +1 2024 24 23 - 1 202 5 23 24 +1 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Company-owned 2025 — End

      “{00196762.DOC. } 34 [ 2026 FDD v1F ] Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Company - Owned 2023 4 5 +1 2024 5 6 + 1 2025 6 8 + 2 Total Outlets 2023 23 24 +1 2024 24 23 - 1 202 5 23 24 +1 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Company-owned 2024 — Start

      “{00196762.DOC. } 34 [ 2026 FDD v1F ] Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Company - Owned 2023 4 5 +1 2024 5 6 + 1 2025 6 8 + 2 Total Outlets 2023 23 24 +1 2024 24 23 - 1 202 5 23 24 +1 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2023 — End

      “ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Table No. 1 System - wide Outlet Summary For Years 20 2 3 - 20 2 5 Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2023 19 19 0 2024 19 17 - 2 2025 17 16 - 1”

      Note: This is a Franchised ownership-category row, not a national/systemwide Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, it cannot be verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Company-owned 2023 — Start

      “{00196762.DOC. } 34 [ 2026 FDD v1F ] Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Company - Owned 2023 4 5 +1 2024 5 6 + 1 2025 6 8 + 2 Total Outlets 2023 23 24 +1 2024 24 23 - 1 202 5 23 24 +1 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Company-owned 2024 — End

      “{00196762.DOC. } 34 [ 2026 FDD v1F ] Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Company - Owned 2023 4 5 +1 2024 5 6 + 1 2025 6 8 + 2 Total Outlets 2023 23 24 +1 2024 24 23 - 1 202 5 23 24 +1 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2025 — End

      “ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Table No. 1 System - wide Outlet Summary For Years 20 2 3 - 20 2 5 Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2023 19 19 0 2024 19 17 - 2 2025 17 16 - 1”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 40 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2024 — Start

      “ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Table No. 1 System - wide Outlet Summary For Years 20 2 3 - 20 2 5 Outlet Type Year Outlets at the Start of the Year Outlets at the End of the Year Net Change Franchised 2023 19 19 0 2024 19 17 - 2 2025 17 16 - 1”

      Note: This is an ownership-category row in the systemwide summary, rather than a Total row. Per the Item 20 rule, only national/systemwide Total rows are verified.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.