Nestle Toll House Cafe
$NTHCF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBakery Cafes
Locations101
Franchisee Count134
Franchise Fee$37,500
Item 7 Low$214,450
Item 7 Midpoint$400,125
Item 7 High$585,800
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund1.5%
Sold Not Open—
ParentCrest Foods International Ltd.
Founded1998
Completeness29/34 (85%)
Years in Business28
Began Franchising2000
HQRichardson, TX
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(214) 495-9533
FDD IssuedApril 14, 2017
Last UpdatedOct 13, 2026
FDDs2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must use the franchisor's Manuals and are required to have a POS system, with training materials provided for operations. The training program is overseen by a representative with over 30 years of experience.
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