Franchising
Milk Jar Cookies launches franchise plans
May 15, 2023
Milk Jar Cookies is expanding to 39 U.S. states via a national franchise program.
"The Milk Jar Cookies brand has waited 10 years to prove the concept, maintaining our hands-on baking method, perfecting our recipes, and protecting the integrity of an extraordinary cookie community bond," Courtney Cowan, founder of Milk Jar Cookies and author of 'The Milk Jar Cookies Bakebook,'" said in a company press release. "We are now ready to partner with others to help share this vision; you don't need to be a professional baker or a serial entrepreneur to join our franchising family, just have an entrepreneurial spirit."
The first unit opened in 2013 in Los Angeles, and the second location opens this summer in Encino, California.
"Having been deeply involved in the franchising industry for years, I've come to understand the essential ingredients that create a successful brand and franchise, and Milk Jar Cookies embodies those qualities wholeheartedly," Matt Hale, franchising consultant for Milk Jar and CEO of Modern Acupuncture, said in the release. "Their commitment to preserving the culture of 'cookies and kindness' and vetting exceptionally qualified individuals sets them apart, ensuring that every franchisee they bring on board is not just a business partner, but a dedicated ambassador of the Milk Jar experience."
The initial investment for a Milk Jar location is between $327,545 and $750,770, which includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000 for a single-unit franchise. Costs may vary based on market factors, lease terms, construction materials availability and location conditions. Franchisees will pay a royalty fee of 7% of gross sales, as well as a national ad fund fee of 2% of gross sales, according to the release.
Each store requires a minimum of 800 square feet, 15 feet of store frontage minimum and prefers end-cap or inline locations in well-curated collectives featuring other unique brands. The company aims to establish its presence in neighborhood and daily-needs centers with favorable demographics, targeting areas with a population of at least 50,000 households within the trade area and a median household income of $75,000 per year.
Milk Jar Cookies ships regularly to all 50 states.
