Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise: $667K–$907K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$667K–$907K
Franchise Fee
$45K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
Net Revenues
Ad Fund
5%
Net Revenues
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $3,348/annual |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.5M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.5M, you'd pay approximately $89K/year in royalties alone, plus $74K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Purchases (cake accessories, dry mixes, supplies) | — |
| Opening Advertising Program | — |
| Master Architect Program | — |
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