What does the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment estimate for a Crave Cookies store include?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment estimate includes all initial equipment and fixtures for your store, such as kitchen equipment, utility sinks, counters and shelving, refrigeration, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, chairs, tables, interior design, ovens, warmers, lighting, and interior signage.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimate for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment covers a range of essential items needed to set up and operate a store. The estimate includes all initial equipment and fixtures necessary for the store's operation.
Specifically, the estimate encompasses kitchen equipment, utility sinks, counters and shelving, refrigeration units, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, chairs, tables, interior design elements, ovens, warmers, lighting fixtures, and interior signage. This comprehensive list suggests that the estimate aims to account for everything a franchisee would need to fully equip the store's front and back areas.
The FDD states that the low-end estimate for these items is $70,000, based on purchasing used equipment, while the high-end estimate is $90,000 if new equipment is purchased. This range allows prospective franchisees to consider different options based on their budget and preferences. It's important to note that these are just estimates, and actual costs may vary. Franchisees should obtain their own quotes to determine the actual costs for their specific location and equipment choices.