How much does it cost to open a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise?

The total initial investment for a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise ranges from $667,100 to $906,500. This includes the franchise fee of $45,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise?

Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 5.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise generates $1,503,426 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $396,904.

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Bakery 643 Units

Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$667,100 – $906,500

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $667,100 High: $906,500

The total initial investment to open a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise ranges from $667,100 to $906,500, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $45,000.

Midpoint estimate: $786,800

Franchise Fee

$45,000

One-time initial fee

The Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

5.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 11.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty	6.0	PCT	Due on Tuesday of each week on Net Revenues during previous week ending Sunday. Net Revenues include all revenue from operating the Bakery including delivery, shipping, E-Commerce revenues, third-party delivery provider payments, and National Accounts sales. Excludes taxes collected and paid to authorities, documented refunds, credits, allowances, and charge-backs. Paid by EFT.
Marketing Production Fund	5.0	PCT	Combined contributions for Production Fund and Paid Media Fund total 5% of weekly Net Revenues. Due on Tuesday of each week. Paid by EFT. Allocations between Production Fund and Media Fund set by franchisor and subject to change. Local Cooperative Fund contributions credited towards Production Fund requirement.
Paid Media Fund	5.0	PCT	Combined contributions for Production Fund and Paid Media Fund total 5% of weekly Net Revenues. Due on Tuesday of each week. Paid by EFT. Allocations between Production Fund and Media Fund set by franchisor and subject to change.
Training for Additional or Replacement Operators	2500.0	FIXED	Due at beginning of training. Franchisee must also pay all expenses trainee incurs including travel, lodging, meals and applicable wages. Initial training for two people provided at no cost. Fee could increase if franchisor costs increase.
Additional Training or Assistance during Franchise Term	300.0	FIXED	$300 per trainer per day plus expenses for training at franchisor location; $500 per day plus expenses for training in franchisee territory. A day is 8 hours of work. Travel time billed separately on hourly basis. Due when training begins. Could increase if costs increase.
Renewal	50.0	PCT	50% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee due upon request for renewal of franchise.
Transfer in the event of a sale of the Bakery	10000.0	FIXED	$10,000 transfer fee plus $5,000 for transfer opening advertising campaign plus any broker fees or commissions franchisor incurs. Due upon request for transfer. Franchisor approval required.
Transfer of the ownership interests of franchisee	5000.0	FIXED	$5,000 plus any broker fees or commissions franchisor incurs. Due upon request for transfer. Could increase if costs increase. Applies to transfer of ownership interests in corporation, LLC or partnership.
Guest Experience Monitor (GEM)	462.0	FIXED	Payable by EFT as reimbursement to franchisor. Presently not charged or collected but subject to change at any time.
Operational Evaluation Fee	300.0	FIXED	Per diem fee plus reimbursement of costs and expenses. Due on demand. Applies if serious Guest infraction or mystery shopper program infraction reported. Could increase if costs increase.
Prohibited Product or Service Fee	250.0	FIXED	$250 per day of use of unauthorized products or services. Due if incurred. In addition to other remedies. Must cure immediately upon notification.
Insurance	18.0	PCT	Reimbursement of costs plus 18% administrative fee. Due if incurred. Applies if franchisee fails to maintain required insurance coverages.
POS System Ongoing Fees for support and software	3348.0	FIXED	Paid to designated vendor. Covers POS System support and software updates. Fee subject to change.
Online Ordering	100.0	FIXED	Monthly fee for E-Commerce Program participation excluding third-party charges such as credit card processing, Google Maps, etc. Paid by EFT. Subject to increases.
Remodeling of Bakery	N/A	VARIABLE	Costs vary. Due as incurred. Franchisor may require remodeling/redecorating upon written notice.
Insufficient Funds, Interest, Late Fees, Collection Costs, and Default	50.0	FIXED	$50 per late payment plus 18% interest or highest lawful commercial rate; cost of audit if understate fees by more than 2%; $500 per diem plus expenses if franchisor operates Bakery upon default. Due when billed. Late fees doubled every 30 days subject to legal maximum. Franchisee pays attorney fees.
Liquidated Damages	N/A	VARIABLE	Due within 15 days after termination for cause. Maximum $125,000 per Bakery. Calculated based on average Royalties and Contributions for 24 months preceding termination multiplied by 26 four-week periods or remaining term weeks, whichever is shorter. Compensation for Brand Damages only.
Site Evaluation	500.0	FIXED	$500 plus travel, meal and lodging expenses. Due on demand. One site evaluation provided at no cost. Additional evaluations billed at per diem rate plus expenses.
Fee for Unauthorized Sales	500.0	FIXED	Remit 100% of Net Revenues from sale to franchisee owning territory plus $500 contribution to Fund per incident. Due on demand. Franchisor has right to terminate for territorial violations.
Real Estate Review and Coordination Expenses	3000.0	FIXED	Covers costs for site selection and non-legal lease review. Due on demand. Could increase if costs increase.
Audit Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Cost of audit plus expenses including travel, lodging, wages, accounting and legal costs. Due when billed. Payable only if audit reveals understatement of Net Revenues or fees by more than 2%.
Financial Accounting Fee	100.0	FIXED	Covers cost of financial reporting site for System. Could increase if costs increase. Presently not charged or collected but subject to change at any time.
Master Architect Program Fee	750.0	FIXED	Due on demand. Applies if franchisee uses architect outside approved vendor list. Covers final plan review by designated architect. Franchisee responsible for all plan revision costs. Also $750 fee for preliminary floor plan with up to three revisions (see Item 5).
Refrigeration Monitoring Fee	30.0	VARIABLE	Activation fee $500-$600 plus monthly fee $20-$40. Paid to designated vendor. Franchisor may require payment directly to franchisor or affiliate. Subject to change.
Monthly Music Fee	32.0	FIXED	$20 per month for music service plus $12 per month for media player lease. Total $32 monthly. Paid to designated vendor. Subject to change.
Digital Menu Board Service	35.0	FIXED	Monthly service fee for digital menu board. Paid to designated vendor.
VoIP Phone Service	100.0	FIXED	$100 per month plus applicable taxes. Paid to designated vendor for phone equipment and service. Could increase if costs increase.
Technology Services Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Monthly service fee for technology solutions and development of System support site features. Amount will vary. Presently not charged or collected but franchisor reserves right to charge in future. Subject to change at any time.
Failure to Maintain Insurance Fee	18.0	PCT	Premium plus 18% of cost of insurance. Due as incurred. Applies if franchisee fails to comply with minimum insurance requirements.
Local Cooperative Fund	N/A	VARIABLE	If franchisor designates a Cooperative Fund for Territory, franchisee must participate. Contributions credited towards Production Fund requirement. Must be spent monthly.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$1,503,426

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$1,480,010

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$396,904

per year

Profit Margin

26.4%

of revenue

Estimation method: disclosed

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 2.0 years

Based on midpoint investment of $786,800 and estimated annual owner profit of $396,904.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

+235 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	408	—	—	—	459
2023	459	—	—	—	542
2024	542	—	—	—	643

Is a Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

90/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

2.0 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

Low

0.0% annual closure rate

Nothing Bundt Cakes scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $1,503,426 and a combined fee burden of 11.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.