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Summary:

Incredible opportunity to become part of the fastest growing and largest cookie company in the U.S. One that is revolutionizing the industry and dominating the cookie market with its unprecedented success. Delicious, unique and tech driven!

A beloved concept offering the freshest and finest gourmet cookies. Each week, their menu rotates to give customers 6 deliciously gourmet flavors to experience. Crumbl’s rotating menu features 275+ flavors that are inspired by cakes, candies, pies and desserts of all kinds. They’ve taken every dessert imaginable and packed it into the perfect cookie form. These flavors rotate weekly and keep customers coming back every week to try new flavors and stock up on returning favorites.

Every cookie is made in an open-concept kitchen that allows customers to view the entire cookie-making process from balling, to baking, to dressing. Their modern, in-store experience is unique to Crumbl and why customers come back to experience again and again.

And Crumbl’s delicious cookies wouldn’t be complete without their iconic pink packaging. Crumbl’s boxes are designed to perfectly fit each Crumbl cookie side-by-side, whether in a 4, 6 or 12-pack box. The unique shape along with the brand’s signature pink coloring make it recognizable and perfect for posting on social media!

Additionally, their social-first design drives digital orders. Weekly flavor drops on YouTube and social media. Catering inspiration on Pinterest. TikTok with over 7.1M followers and over 4.1M followers on Instagram. From celebrities, to influencers, to friends and family, their cookies get rave reviews. Has also been featured on CNBC, Good Morning America, Forbes, Mashed, Modern Retail, QSR and more.

Crumble also considers itself a Cookie tech company, priding itself not only on their gourmet cookies but also on using cutting-edge technology (including the Crumbl Cookies app) to gather consumer data, syndicate information and streamline the ordering process for customers. The Crumbl app has a 4.9-star rating with about 2.6 million reviews and is the 4th most downloaded Food & Beverage app on the App Store. And their rotating weekly menu plays a key role in generating excitement about new & returning recipes, which continually bring past customers back into the store (or purchasing cookies online for delivery). Plus, every Crumbl operation is also backed by slick, smooth tech system that allows for a faster process in store and a smoother experience for the customers.

But that's not all. Crumbl's proven marketing strategies, social media presence, digital initiatives and local community engagement, continue to drive growth and success. And exclusive territory rights provide each owner with a competitive advantage and a protected market!

Joining the Crumbl family is an exclusive as the brand is completely sold out, making these 4 locations highly desirable. The only way to become a part of this success story is by purchasing an existing location. Don't miss this chance to buy into the brand and become a key player in their incredible journey.

Simple operations - no seating. Takeout, curbside pickup or delivery, plus catering and nationwide shipping. Online, app and phone ordering available. In addition to a mailing list for promotions, flavor drops and special offers. As well as a loyalty program, birthday club and gift cards. And a NEW Crumble For Businesses program is presently being introduced which is expected to drive sales even higher! Furthermore, Crumbl just added cinnamon squares to their menu and will be adding mini cookies the first half of this year. Plus, the brand is currently testing the addition of savory hand pies, ice cream and hot chocolate for 2024!!

Feel free to stop by the locations as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Co-listed by Tami Hiller at EatZ & Associates and Steven Gardner at QSR Franchise Development Group.

If interested, please contact Steve Gardner at stevenroygardner@gmail.com or 201-873-2463.

Business Website: https://crumblcookies.com

Competition:

A true market leader. A superior brand. Crushes the competition. Crumbl offers cookies in a way that can’t be found anywhere else. With their weekly rotating menu, open-concept kitchens, fun experience, famous pink boxes and people-first technology, Crumbl is revolutionizing the gourmet dessert experience.

And absolutely amazing cookies. Award winning. The world’s best chocolate chip cookie. The biggest and best cookies hands down. Always fresh - each batch made-from-scratch daily with the highest quality ingredients.

Growth and Expansion:

A cookie empire founded by two cousins. Opened their 1st store in 2017. Since opening its doors 6 years ago, Crumbl has expanded to over 900+ bakeries in 50 states. And in 2023, started to expand internationally with stores in Canada. But no matter how big the brand becomes, Crumbl is a family-owned business - proud to contribute to the livelihoods of its 1,000’s of local franchise partners. With each new bakery, Crumbl strives harder than ever to fulfill its mission of bringing friends & family together over a box of the best cookies in the world!

Location:

Arlington Heights - Prime retail space in the Annex of Arlington, a busy 199,663 sqft shopping center at the heavily trafficked intersection of Arlington Heights Rd and Rand Rd with over 59,000 vehicles per day. Featuring a diverse mix of best-in-class regional and national tenants including Binny's & Beverage Depot, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Dollar Tree, Kirkland’s Home, Party City, Trader Joe's, Ulta Beauty and more. Draws an estimated 5,900 visits/day and over 2.1 million visits/year! Surrounded by an affluent population of 132,000+ with an average household income of $116,000+ within 3 miles.

Buffalo Grove - Prime retail space in Schwind Crossings, a busy 45,000 sqft Target shadow anchored neighborhood shopping center on Lake Cook Rd and Weiland Rd with very high traffic counts. Boasts a strong mix of national and regional tenants including Binny’s Beverage Depot, Café Zupas, Chipotle, Hair Cuttery, Potbelly’s, T-Mobile and more. Also, across a Walmart Supercenter and Northwest Community Healthcare! Located in an affluent area just 3 miles east of IL Route 53 and 2 miles west of US 45.

Gurnee - Prime retail space in Gurnee Town Center, a busy 179,262 sqft regional shopping center on Grand Ave, a high-traffic commercial artery with over 38,000 vehicles per day connecting Gurnee's western suburbs to Interstate 94. Featuring a diverse selection of national retailers and restaurants including Bath & Body Works, Binny's Beverage Depot, Cold Stone Creamery, DSW, Old Navy, Panda Express, Ross, Starbucks and more. Just minutes from Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America!. Surrounded byan affluent population of 42,000+ with an average household income of $137,000+ within 3 miles.

Schaumburg - Prime retail space in Woodfield Corners, a busy strip center on the Golf Rd with over 39,800 vehicles per day. Along with Panda Express, Rosati’s Pizza, Little Greek Fresh Grill and more. Located within Schaumburg’s 8.3 million sqft retail corridor anchored by Simon’s Woodfield Mall, the largest shopping center in IL and the 5th largest mall in the US. It is undisputed as the #1 shopping destination in Chicago’s northwest suburbs with a remarkable, superregional draw! Surrounded by an affluent population of 95,000+ with an average household income of $90,000+ within 3 miles.

County: Cook & Lake

Facilities:

Lease Information:

Arlington Heights: Leased space $5,668/mth gross. Current lease expires 2032.

Buffalo Grove: Leased space $5,295/mth gross. Current lease expires 2029.

Gurnee: Leased space $4,944/mth gross. Current lease expires 2027.

Schaumburg: Leased space $5,868/mth gross. Current lease expires 2031.

Square Feet: 1,417 & 1,600 & 1,600 & 1,500.

Seating: 0.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Sa 8a-10p (Closed Sundays).

Owners Role: Absentee owned - 1 full-time general manager and 4 full-time managers in place (1 at each store).

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.

Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.

Number of Employees: 3 Full-Time/1 Part-Time & 2 Full-Time/4 Part-Time & 3 Full-Time/6 Part-Time & 5 Full-Time/5 Part-Time.

Support/Training: Two weeks comprehensive training by corporate. With built-in training, support, real-time labor, sales and communication features, you can efficiently/profitably run the business while ensuring exceptional customer experience and delicious cookies. And Crumbl corporation handles all the stores' technology, updates, websites, menu, recipes and innovative marketing.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Expanding family.