Milk Jar Cookies franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Milk Jar Cookies franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $74,615 to $304,950, with about $25,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Milk Jar Cookies FDD.
What are the Milk Jar Cookies franchise fees and investment?
The Milk Jar Cookies franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $74,615 to $304,950. 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) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $74,615 to $304,950 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $25,000 |
| US locations | 1 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Encino, California |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2023 |
How does the Milk Jar Cookies investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Milk Jar Cookies's minimum investment of $74,615 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1127 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Milk Jar Cookies FDD?
Verify six parts of the Milk Jar 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 Milk Jar 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 Milk Jar Cookies?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Milk Jar Cookies:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | $50,000 | $74,650 to $134,900 |
| Lviv Croissants | $20,000 | $74,700 to $104,500 |
| Superior Food Safety | $50,000 | $74,023 to $100,906 |
| Emerald City Smoothie | $15,000 | $75,250 to $149,200 |
| Omari Sushi | $3,750 | $75,850 to $524,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Milk Jar Cookies franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Milk Jar Cookies franchise ranges from $74,615 to $304,950, including a franchise fee of $50,000, 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 Milk Jar Cookies franchise?
Milk Jar Cookies lists a minimum of about $25,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Milk Jar Cookies locations are there?
Milk Jar Cookies reported 1 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 Milk Jar Cookies been franchising?
Milk Jar Cookies started offering franchises in 2023 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Milk Jar Cookies and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Milk Jar Cookies. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.