Bang CookiesFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Bang Cookies franchise requires a total initial investment of $405K – $622K, including a $55K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2024 FDD, average unit revenue was $579K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $405K – $622K
- 73rd pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- $579K
- 12th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 44th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 4
- 17th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Quick-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Quick-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
53% cash-on-cash return (based on P&L Bottom Line). Above the 20% threshold most investors target.
Bottom line
- Total investment $405K – $622K including a $55K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $579K/year, with an estimated 53% cash-on-cash return (based on P&L Bottom Line).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 46/100.
- Revenue data based on only 2 reporting units. Treat as directional, not definitive. Ask franchisees directly for current unit economics.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Bang Cookies Franchise LLC
- Parent company
- Bang Cookies Corporation
- Incorporated in
- NJ
- HQ
- 550 Industrial Road, Unit D, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $13K
- vs $24K prior year
Overview
About
Bang Cookies franchisees operate specialty cookie retail locations, likely focused on premium or innovative cookie products with possible made-to-order or fresh-baked components. Day-to-day operations include product preparation, inventory management, customer service, and possibly online order fulfillment and local delivery within protected territory.
- CEO
- George Kuan
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $55K | $55K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $40K | $70K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $310K | $497K |
| Total initial investment | $405K | $622K |
Source: Bang Cookies 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$81K
14.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
14%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
7.0 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $405K – $622K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $40K – $70K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $55K – $55K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
- Payback period
- 1.9 yrs
- From FDD / Item 19
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $200 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $579K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Avg p&l bottom line
- $271K
- Reported as P&L Bottom Line in FDD Item 19
- Cash-on-cash
- 52.7%
- Based on P&L Bottom Line / investment midpoint
- Item 19 type
- Company-owned outlets
- Sample size
- 2 units
- vs category median 28 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $457K→$700K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 9 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 453 Quick-Service Restaurants brands
vs Quick-Service Restaurants averages
How Bang Cookies Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 25.0%
- Company-owned
- 4
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 22
- Loan volume
- N/A
- Amount data pending
- Median loan
- N/A
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 0
- Defaults
- 0
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Bang Cookies presents CAUTION-level risk due to micro-scale operation (4 units), undisclosed going concern status, lack of audited financial data, and inability to validate profitability claims through multiple franchisee references.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 46 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 4 units in system with unknown growth trajectory suggests nascent or stagnant franchise with minimal proven scalability
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates potential financial distress or operational uncertainty at corporate level
- 03MINORNo Item 19 financial performance representations provided — cannot independently verify the $578,900 avg revenue and $270,813 net income claims
- 04MINORHigh initial investment ($405k-$622k) relative to tiny unit count creates concentration risk and limits ability to learn from peer franchisees
- 05MEDExtremely limited franchisee base (4 units) means minimal support network and difficulty obtaining honest peer validation
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New Jersey |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 23 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 37 hrs
- POS system
- Square
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Square
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
3 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Bang Cookies · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Bang Cookies franchise?
The total investment to open a Bang Cookies franchise ranges from $405K – $622K, with an initial franchise fee of $55K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Bang Cookies franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Bang Cookies FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $579K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Bang Cookies's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Bang Cookies (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Bang Cookies franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Bang Cookies has 4 total units in the United States, including 2 franchised units and 4 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Bang Cookies a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Bang Cookies as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 46 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.