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DuPage County, Illinois
Fast Growing Cookie Franchise - DuPage County
Asking Price
$325,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$325,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Alpesh Jayswal
Name
Alpesh Jayswal
Description
Crave Cookies is widely recognized for its freshly baked, oversized gourmet cookies, rotating weekly flavor drops, and strong social media presence that continues to drive consistent customer traffic and brand loyalty. As the brand expands across the U.S., average unit sales have been trending around $800,000 annually, highlighting the strength and demand behind the concept.
Located in a high-traffic power strip center in DuPage County, the business benefits from strong visibility, steady daily traffic, and complementary neighboring retailers that support consistent customer flow. The Chicagoland market has seen significant franchise demand, making opportunities like this increasingly limited.
This location is fully operational, staffed, and already building sales momentum, allowing a new owner to bypass the lengthy buildout period and substantial startup costs typically required for a new franchise opening. Ideal for an owner-operator or entrepreneur seeking a modern, fully functioning dessert franchise backed by a rapidly growing national brand.
As a newer location, this business is still in the early stages of its growth cycle and offers substantial upside for a hands-on owner or motivated operator. With a strong national brand, modern buildout, and operational foundation already in place, the next phase of growth can be driven through targeted local execution and expanded revenue channels.
A new owner can increase sales by developing catering and corporate accounts, partnering with nearby offices, schools, and event planners to supply cookies for meetings, celebrations, and special events. Additional upside exists through branded merchandise, gift boxes, and seasonal promotions, which can significantly boost average ticket size during holidays and peak gifting periods.
Further growth can be achieved by strengthening community engagement through school partnerships, local events, and strategic social media marketing designed to drive repeat customers and brand awareness. With focused marketing and active local involvement, this location has the potential to scale quickly and become a leading performer within the franchise system.
https://tworld.com/locations/Illinois/stcharles/listings/Fast-Growing-Cookie-Franchise-DuPage-County
Business Details
Year Established:
2025
FE&E:
$150,000
Reason for sale:
Owner has other interests
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
$4,255
Other Information
Listing Number:
60353-764433
Sales:
$750,953
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$139,049
Inventory:
$15,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:88903 / Listing Number 60353-764433
Business Category:
Food Business Retail
Keywords:
Transworld
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