The ABC's of Opening a Cookies by Design® Franchise

Application
To begin the franchise process, we ask that fill out the application and the personal financial statement found in the Application section, then mail or fax them to us. We will review the application and the personal financial statement to determine your suitability as a franchisee.

Beginning Interview
If our determination from a review of your application is favorable, you will be contacted by a Cookies by Design representative to discuss your interest in operating your own shoppe. At this time we will outline all of the exciting possibilities available to you as a franchisee, as well as answer any questions you may have.

Circular & Agreement
Following the successful completion of the interview, a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular will be sent to you. After reviewing these documents, you and the Cookies by Design representative will begin discussing the details of the Franchise Licensing Agreement, including your Primary Marketing Area.

Decision
Once you and Cookies by Design have made the decision to enter into a Franchise Licensing Agreement, a completed Franchise Licensing Agreement will be sent to you for your execution. The initial franchise fee is due upon execution of the Franchise Licensing Agreement.

Evolution of Your Shoppe
Welcome to the Cookies by Design® family!
This is where the excitement really begins. Once you have executed your Franchise Licensing Agreement and paid your fee, your Cookies by Design representative will begin assisting you with the various steps of the process, including:

• Choosing a location - Although we will not choose or approve your location, we will send you information which may assist you in locating and securing a site for your shoppe.
• Shoppe Design - As soon as a location has been selected, our Architect will help you with your interior design. By using standards set for shoppe construction, we will help you create a welcoming atmosphere and useful work area for your location. Cookies by Design will create a customized shoppe layout for use by you and your contractor. Our Field Operations Director will assist you throughout the construction process by providing answers to your construction questions, referrals to suppliers, and assisting you in scheduling the opening of your shoppe.
• Purchasing equipment - Included in the Pre-opening Manual you will find a listing of major equipment needed, including detailed specifications, vendor names, and estimated prices.

Final Preparation
While your shoppe is being constructed you will attend Cookie College® in Plano, Texas to learn how to operate and market your Cookies by Design shoppe. This two-week training course, which includes both production and operational training, is designed to prepare you for operating a Cookies by Design shoppe.

Grand Opening
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Your relationship with Cookies by Design has just begun. As a franchisee, you are a part of the Cookies by Design family. As a member of our cookie family, your success is very important to us.