Crumbl
Food & Beverage · Desserts
Description
What is Crumbl?
Crumbl Cookies, founded in 2017, is a rapidly growing gourmet cookie brand known for its rotating menu of freshly baked cookies and exceptional customer experience. With a proven franchise model, innovative marketing, and strong brand loyalty, Crumbl offers franchisees the opportunity to thrive in the booming dessert and specialty bakery industry.
- Weekly rotating specialty menu innovation
- Viral social media marketing engine
- 970 units in seven years
- Premium dessert market positioning
- Comprehensive franchisor support infrastructure
- Strong unit-level revenue performance
Location Analysis
Where Crumbl wins
Customer satisfaction metrics are exceptional, with consistently high ratings across a substantial review base, indicating strong operational consistency and market acceptance. The brand's significant presence in California suggests particular success in markets with sophisticated food scenes and higher disposable income.
Ideal locations typically feature high-traffic retail corridors in affluent suburban areas, often near complementary businesses like coffee shops and casual dining establishments. Key success factors include proximity to residential areas with median household incomes above $75,000, strong daytime population, and presence of younger demographics, particularly millennials and families.
Significant expansion opportunities exist in remaining untapped states and in existing markets with room for additional units. The Northeast and Southeast regions show particular promise for growth, given current underrepresentation and favorable demographics. Prospective franchisees should focus on locations with strong foot traffic, ample parking, and proximity to retail anchors or lifestyle centers.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Crumbl
The dessert franchise sector benefits from strong consumer demand for experiential treats and social media-driven marketing opportunities. Crumbl's weekly rotating menu creates recurring customer engagement and viral marketing potential, though this operational complexity requires sophisticated inventory management and staff training systems.
With 970 units established since 2017, Crumbl demonstrates exceptional growth velocity and system scalability. This rapid expansion indicates strong franchisor support infrastructure and proven market demand, though potential investors should evaluate market saturation risks in their territories.
The reported gross revenue of $1,156,838 substantially exceeds the sub-sector average of $414,337, suggesting strong unit-level performance potential. However, the premium investment level requires significant liquid capital and operational expertise to manage complex baking operations and labor-intensive production.
Ideal investors possess substantial capital reserves, retail or food service management experience, and commitment to hands-on operations. The brand's social media-centric model favors markets with younger demographics and high foot traffic locations. Multi-unit development opportunities exist for qualified investors with adequate capitalization and operational bandwidth.
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $460,166 to $1,266,333. The midpoint $863,250 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Crumbl has an average gross revenue of $1M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2024 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Crumbl's 2024 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Crumbl franchise typically ranges between $460,166.00 and $1,266,333.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2024. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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