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LAST UPDATED: 02/2023FRANCHISE WEBSITE:&nbsp;&nbsp;NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:&nbsp; 17REPORTED COST TO GET IN:&nbsp;$293,000–$526,000GROSS SALES DATA (ITEM 19): $610,402–$1,107,385Born in Astoria, Queens, in 2017, Chip City began as a hobby between childhood friends,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-phillips-a0924a101/?trk=org-employees&amp%3BoriginalSubdomain=ch&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Peter Phillips</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-gailas-38b95141/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Theodore Gailas</a>, as the duo challenged each other on who could make the best cookie. A small storefront, some equipment, and a dream led the entrepreneurial team to listen to that feedback and open their first store.&nbsp;The brand rotates more than fifty unique flavors every year, such as Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly, the Everything Cookie, Oatmeal Apple Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, S’Mores, Lemon Berry, the Cannoli Cookie and more. Each week, the menu changes to offer classic flavors and seasonal varieties.&nbsp;<h4>How Many Chip City Locations Are There?</h4>Today, Chip City currently has 17 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, an New Jersey, with plans to enter into new markets, including Massachusetts and Florida.&nbsp;In 2022, Chip City received a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/enlightened-hospitality-investments-ehi-invests-10m-in-chip-city-cookies-2720115#stories">$10 million investment</a> from Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI), the growth equity fund associated with Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). The investment will be used to support the brand’s multi-state expansion and national shipping platform.<h4>What Is the Business Model?</h4>According to its 2022 FDD, Chip City offers individual franchises as well as area development franchises for the development of multiple shops within a designated territory–if approved. The total number of shops that franchisees will be required to develop and operate under a multi-unit development agreement will vary from three to 15 shops.&nbsp;<h4>How Much Can Chip City Franchise Owners Make?</h4>Per the brand’s Item 19, the following includes gross sales data for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Reporting Company Outlets, respectively as to each particular calendar year.&nbsp;2019 Calendar Year:&nbsp;<ul><li>Average: $896,394</li><li>Median: $809,197</li><li>High: $1,115,267</li><li>Low: $764,718</li></ul>2020 Calendar Year:&nbsp;<ul><li>Average: $873,667&nbsp;</li><li>Median: $821,017&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>High: $1,111,569&nbsp;</li><li>Low: $741,063</li></ul>2021 Calendar Year:&nbsp;<ul><li>Average: $787,789</li><li>Median: $706,779</li><li>High: $1,107,385</li><li>Low:&nbsp; $610,402</li></ul><h4>How Much Does It Cost To Open a Chip City?&nbsp;</h4>The estimated total initial investment to open a Chip City is $293,000–$526,000. Costs include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000</li><li>Construction and Leasehold Improvements: $150,000–$275,000</li><li>Lease Deposits - 3 Months: $8,000–$24,000</li><li>Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment: $22,000–$35,000</li><li>Signage: $2,000–$8,000</li><li>Computer Software and Point of Sales System: $500–$2,000</li><li>Grand Opening Marketing: $5,000</li><li>Initial Inventory: $30,000–$50,000</li><li>Utility Deposits: $1,000–$2,000</li><li>Insurance Deposits: $0–$500</li><li>Travel for Initial Training: $1,000–$3,000</li><li>Professional Fees: $3,000–$20,000</li><li>Licenses and Permits: $500–$1,500</li><li>Additional Funds - 3 Months: $30,000–$60,000</li></ul>Other fees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Royalty: 6% of gross sales</li><li>Brand Development Fund: Up to 2% of gross sales, not currently assessed</li><li>Local Marketing: 2% of gross sales</li><li>POS System: Currently $30 per month, subject to increase</li><li>Online Ordering, Customer Rewards and Gift Cards: Currently not implemented but may be implemented in the future</li><li>Technology: Up to $500 per month</li><li>Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives: As established by cooperative members</li><li>Annual Conference Attendance Fee: Then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500</li><li>Additional Employee Initial Training: Then current training fee, currently $300 per person, per day</li><li>Supplemental On-Site Training: Then current daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $300 per day</li><li>Interest: 18% per annum from due date</li><li>Reporting Non-Compliance: $150 per occurrence</li><li>Operations Non-Compliance: $450 to $1,000 per occurrence</li><li>Payment Non-Compliance: $150 per occurrence</li><li>Audit: Cost of Audit</li><li>Quality Assurance Audit: Actual costs incurred by Chip City</li><li>Collections: Actual fees, costs and expenses</li><li>NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer: 5% of amount or $50 whichever is greater or max fee allowed by law</li><li>Non-Compliance: Actual fees, costs and expenses</li><li>Supplier Review: Actual fees, costs and expenses</li><li>Management Service: Actual costs incurred by Chip City</li><li>Transfer: $20,000</li><li>Renewal: $10,000</li></ul><h4>What Is the Franchise Fee for Chip City?</h4>When signing a Franchise Agreement, franchisees will pay Chip City a non-refundable initial franchise fee in the amount of $40,000.&nbsp;Who Is the Leadership of Chip City?<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-phillips-a0924a101/?trk=org-employees&amp%3BoriginalSubdomain=ch&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Peter Phillips, Chief Executive Officer</a> and Co-Founder</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-gailas-38b95141/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Theodore Gailas, Chief Brand Officer</a> and Co-Founder</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-prunella-058002149/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Andrea Prunella, Chief Operating Officer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-mamiye-43b3342b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eddie Mamiye, Chief Strategy Officer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dion-vangelatos-cpa-0b6609231/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dionisios Vangelatos, Chief Financial Officer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaos-moshopoulos-r-a-aia-0aa42429/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nicholaos Moshopoulos, Chief Development Officer</a></li></ul>What Helpful Articles Can I Read To Learn More?<ul><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/enlightened-hospitality-investments-ehi-invests-10m-in-chip-city-cookies-2720115#stories">Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) Invests $10M in Chip City Cookies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_mergers_and_acquisitions/shake-shack-founder-backs-chip-city-as-it-prepares-franchise-rollout/article_4534b4aa-5bb4-11ed-9c64-27fe382790e8.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shake Shack Founder Backs Chip City as It Prepares Franchise Rollout</a></li><li><a href="https://foodinstitute.com/video/the-secret-ingredients-to-chip-citys-success/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Secret Ingredients to Chip City’s Success</a></li><li><a href="https://www.restaurantnews.com/chip-cookies-gears-up-to-continue-expanding-nationally-081822/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-chip-city-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chip Cookies Gears Up to Continue Expanding Nationally</a></li></ul> Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 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