The Story
Founded in 1977 on the strength of an old family chocolate chip cookie recipe, Great American Cookies has set the standard for gourmet cookie sales in a fun, celebratory environment. For more than 30 years, we have maintained the heritage and integrity of our products by producing proprietary cookie dough exclusively from our plant in Atlanta. Known for our signature Cookie Cakes, trademark flavors and menu of delectable products baked fresh in store, at Great American Cookies we Share the Fun of Cookies with each treat we make. Great American Cookies currently operates in locations across the United States, as well as internationally in Bahrain, Guam, Mexico, Chile, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Click here for international opportunities.
Our Vision and Mission
Being the biggest cookie company has never been the objective at Great American Cookies. Our goal is simply to bake the best cookies ever made. By maintaining pride in service, as well as providing the public with a delicious and appealing line of products, Great American Cookies has become a leader in the snack food industry and continues to put smiles on our customers’ faces every single day!
Who We Are
Great American Cookies is a retail phenomenon that has taken the cookie world by storm. Founded on the strength of a generations-old family chocolate chip cookie recipe, we’ve set the standard for gourmet cookie sales in malls and shopping centers nationwide. All of the cookies and brownies at Great American Cookies start with carefully tested recipes, highly controlled production and the finest premium ingredients from our batter facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The end result is the best possible fresh-baked products at an affordable price. From our signature Cookie Cakes to our sinfully rich brownies, Great American Cookies takes the time to do it right.
Credibility and Awards
- Home of the Original Cookie Cake, Great American Cookies is a dynamic, mature and growing brand.
- With more than 30 years as a leader in the cookie and snack food industry, Great American Cookies offers superior brand recognition and a tried and true business model for franchisees to build from.
- We understand the importance of being where the consumers are, which is why customers can now place online orders for Cookie Cakes, a quick and easy option that creates an added revenue source for the franchisee.
- Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top 500 Franchises”
- Listed in the Top 100 Franchises for 2011 in America’s Top Global Franchises

