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Blue Chip Cookies

BLUE CHIP COOKIES brings pleasure to our customers by making the world's best gourmet cookies and brownies, fresh from scratch, everyday, at every one of our retail locations. We have won numerous awards, and our wonderful cookies and brownies continue to bring joy to young and old alike!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1983

Franchising Since:

1986

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	10	50%
Company-Owned Units:	10	50%
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Total Operating Units:	20	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	20	100%	In 7 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	20	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	5
2. Ohio	5
3. New Jersey	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$120-200K
Average Total Investment:	$160K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees:

2-3 Full-time, 4-8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

600+

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Airport, Tourist Site

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Cincinnati, OH	1-2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: