Bakery and snack franchises compared
Compare the 4 bakery and snack franchises here; opening one costs between $158K and $1.47M.
| Brand | total, lowest to highest | one-time fee | ongoing, usually a % of sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's | $158K to $836K | $35,500 | 7% |
| Cinnabon | $257K to $704K | $35,500 | 6% |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | $475K to $994K | $45,000 | 6% |
| Crumbl | $849K to $1.47M | $50,000 | 8% |
Before you buy, a brand has to hand over its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD); the brand's latest one is where every figure comes from. After you open, the royalty is the ongoing payment to the brand, either a share of sales or a set amount. A K stands for thousand, an M for million. Sales or earnings numbers appear in the FDD for all 4 brands (select a brand to view them). Each FDD here was filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce in 2026.
What does it cost to open a bakery or snack franchise?
Across this group, $366,075 is the middle entry cost. Crumbl can reach $1,472,533, while Auntie Anne's offers the lowest entry at $157,795. The upfront franchise fee starts at $35,500 and goes up to $50,000.
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