Nothing Bundt Cakes vs Cookie Man Franchise Comparison

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a retail bakery offering 10 unique flavors of moist delicious bundt cake in 3 sizes. Cascading down each cake is our velvety cream cheese and butter signature frosting, a true testimony to premium ingredients and homespun care. The cakes are then C'round with lovely decorations celebrating a special moment or occasion. Cake platters, balloons, candles, and cards are a perfect complement to your exceptional gift.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Nothing Bundt Cakes® Bakery is $431,587 to $600,387, excluding extension fees. This includes $63,800 to $65,800 that must be paid to the franchisor and its affiliate.
The franchisor also offers an Area Development Agreement for the establishment and operation of multiple Nothing Bundt Cakes® Bakeries in a specified development area. The Area Development Fee is $35,000 for the first Bakery developed under the Area Development Agreement and $25,000 for each additional bakery developed under the Area Development Agreement.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of the first Bakery under an area development business is $456,587 to $650,387, excluding extension fees. This includes $88,800 to $113,800 that must be paid to franchisor or an affiliate in connection with opening the first Bakery.

#45 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

#16 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

Why a Cookie Man Franchise? * The COOKIE MAN retailing concept is a 100% all-Australian business, which was first started in 1958. * Cookie Man Pty Ltd is a member of the FRANCHISING COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA. * COOKIE MAN's unique fresh-bake concept provides aroma and animation at point-of-sale and thus consumer appeal in a world where freshness of product is ever more important. * The unique COOKIE MAN ovens are designed and manufactured in Australia, exclusively for Cookie Man Pty Ltd.

The COOKIE MAN ovens are simple to operate and full training is provided.

What can I expect from Cookie Man? * Cookie Man provides a comprehensive franchise support system. Part of this system includes on-site training as well as provision of a detailed Operations, Training and HACCP Manual. These manuals mirror the training program we have structured, and covers most aspects of day-to-day business operation including selling skills, merchandising techniques, quality standards, product knowledge etc. * Ongoing marketing and technical support are provided. * Being part of a franchise chain which is now successful in other countries. What makes Cookie Man different from other similar franchises? * No ongoing royalties. All products with the exception of cold drinks and milk are sourced from the centralised Cookie Man warehouse and products are generally exclusive to the Cookie Man outlets. * Most existing and all new Cookie Man outlets serve espresso coffee and cold drinks. Our preference is to also incorporate tables and chairs for coffee customers to relax and be in a comfortable surrounding. * National contract & preferred supplier arrangement with Coca cola and National Foods (for Pura Milk and other dairy products) * We have been around for 50+ years, so history tells a story about survival and the strength of our retail offer.