Chip Cookies franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Chip Cookies franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $281,950 to $699,000, with about $75,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Chip Cookies FDD.
What are the Chip Cookies franchise fees and investment?
The Chip Cookies franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $281,950 to $699,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $281,950 to $699,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $75,000 |
| US locations | 11 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Desserts) |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2021 |
How does the Chip Cookies investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Chip Cookies's minimum investment of $281,950 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 640 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Chip Cookies belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Chip Cookies FDD?
Verify six parts of the Chip Cookies Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Chip Cookies discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Chip Cookies?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Chip Cookies:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| The Yard Milkshake Bar | $30,000 to $45,000 | $281,975 to $627,250 |
| Fat Patty's | $28,000 to $40,000 | $282,300 to $424,000 |
| Tabu Shabu | $35,000 | $281,300 to $726,100 |
| Urban Bricks | $38,500 | $281,000 to $757,750 |
| Doner And Gyros | $35,000 | $280,919 to $587,089 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chip Cookies franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Chip Cookies franchise ranges from $281,950 to $699,000, including a franchise fee of $40,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Chip Cookies franchise?
Chip Cookies lists a minimum of about $75,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Chip Cookies locations are there?
Chip Cookies reported 11 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Chip Cookies been franchising?
Chip Cookies started offering franchises in 2021 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Chip Cookies and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chip Cookies. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.