Dirty Dough Cookies franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Dirty Dough Cookies franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $153,600 to $510,000, with about $50,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Dirty Dough Cookies FDD.
What are the Dirty Dough Cookies franchise fees and investment?
The Dirty Dough Cookies franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $153,600 to $510,000. 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) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $153,600 to $510,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $50,000 |
| US locations | 60 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Desserts) |
| Headquarters | Pleasant Grove, Utah |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Franchising since | 2021 |
How does the Dirty Dough Cookies investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Dirty Dough Cookies's minimum investment of $153,600 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 960 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Dirty Dough Cookies belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Dirty Dough Cookies FDD?
Verify six parts of the Dirty Dough 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 Dirty Dough 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 Dirty Dough Cookies?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Dirty Dough Cookies:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Umai | $40,000 | $153,200 to $350,450 |
| Big Town Hero | $25,000 | $152,950 to $338,700 |
| The Budlong Hot Chicken | $35,000 | $154,444 to $366,944 |
| Papalani Gelato | $27,500 to $30,000 | $152,475 to $478,550 |
| Fuji Grill | $30,000 | $152,400 to $286,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dirty Dough Cookies franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Dirty Dough Cookies franchise ranges from $153,600 to $510,000, including a franchise fee of $35,000, 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 Dirty Dough Cookies franchise?
Dirty Dough Cookies lists a minimum of about $50,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Dirty Dough Cookies locations are there?
Dirty Dough Cookies reported 60 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 Dirty Dough Cookies been franchising?
Dirty Dough Cookies started offering franchises in 2021 after the company was founded in 2018.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Dirty Dough Cookies and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dirty Dough Cookies. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.