--- title: "Explore Cookie Co. Franchise" url: https://burnaze.com/article/c64bef33-9076-493b-8633-cf14805cd092 source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-cookie-cos-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2725061 category: "Snacks & dessert" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Snacks & dessert" published: 2024-02-29T14:09:03.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:07:08.288Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/e77fad986345b8fe294a352b0ed886d33544.jpg --- # Explore Cookie Co. Franchise **TL;DR:** Cookie Co. is a gourmet cookie shop franchise that originated in Redlands, California, in 2020 and has since expanded to 21 locations across the US. The franchise aims to open 100 locations in the next two years and offers a business model with low overhead costs and minimal equipment requirements. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-02-29. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-cookie-cos-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2725061).* ## Story Cookie Co. is a gourmet cookie shop franchise that originated in Redlands, California, in 2020. The brand offers a rotating menu of four cookies each week, chosen from a selection of over 70 original recipes. Cookie Co. was founded by Elise and Matt Thomas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elise, also known as "The Cookie Lady," started baking her signature cookie recipes in her home, preparing hundreds of boxes weekly for driveway pick-up. With an organic social media following and growing demand, the original Cookie Co. shop opened nearby, giving more customers a chance to sample and enjoy Elise’s cookies. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the flagship Cookie Co. location opened in August 2020 without traditional marketing, relying on word-of-mouth promotion from satisfied customers. Cookie Co. offers four flavors per week, with their famous Chocolate Chip cookie always available. Today, there are 21 locations across the United States. In 2023, the franchise announced expansion plans that included new developments in Arizona, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Nevada, Idaho, Indiana and Utah. Cookie Co. anticipates opening 100 locations in the next two years, QSR Magazine reported. The business model of Cookie Co. revolves around offering a rotating menu of gourmet cookies made locally using original recipes. They focus on quality ingredients like real eggs, butter and cane sugar. Cookie Co. aims to establish itself as the local cookie shop in every great town, symbolizing happiness, comfort, and hope, while also supporting the community through charitable giving and local investment. Cookie Co. offers a business model where individuals without a background in baking can thrive. Its operations are simple, requiring minimal equipment costs and maintenance. Thanks to streamlined operations and inventory processes, overhead remains low for franchisees, making it an accessible opportunity for entrepreneurs. Earnings for Cookie Co. franchise owners are not publicly available. Cookie Co. does not provide investment information on its website. However, insights from the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) show that the total investment ranges from $232,500-$552,500. Franchisees must also have a minimum net worth of $250,000. The franchise fee is $35,000, according to IFPG. *Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. 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