Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise
Nothing Bundt Cakes is a bakery that sells bundt cakes in several sizes, from bite-size Bundtinis to tiered cakes, plus party goods for celebrations. A large share of sales comes from gifts, birthdays and corporate orders. At the end of 2025 there were 779 Nothing Bundt Cakes locations in the US, 771 franchised and 8 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $475K–$994K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 779+312 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Dallas, Texas
- Time to open
- Must open within 270 days of signing
- Financing
- None offered
From NBC Franchisor LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise costs
Opening a 1,600 to 1,800 sq. ft. Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery costs an estimated $475,200 to $994,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: NBC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 32
Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, per bakery, plus $10,000 for the grand opening advertising program. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: NBC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of weekly net revenues, paid each Tuesday. |
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Source: NBC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Nothing Bundt Cakes publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 average net revenues and costs for franchised bakeries, split into thirds by sales. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: NBC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 542 (+83) | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 643 (+101) | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 771 (+128) | 8 | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: NBC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 81
How Nothing Bundt Cakes compares
Of the 8 bakery franchises on this site, Nothing Bundt Cakes is the 4th cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Nothing Bundt Cakes | Typical bakery |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $475K | $496K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +68% | +23.8% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 8 of 8 |
Typical is the median across the 8 brands in bakery franchises.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Nothing Bundt Cakes?
Must open within 270 days of signing, according to Nothing Bundt Cakes's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Nothing Bundt Cakes help with financing?
No. Nothing Bundt Cakes does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Is Nothing Bundt Cakes growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 313 franchised locations opened and 1 closed or left, a net change of +68%. About 0.1% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 2.1% typical for bakery franchises.
How does Nothing Bundt Cakes compare with other bakery franchises?
Of the 8 bakery franchises here, Nothing Bundt Cakes is the 4th cheapest to open (low end $475K against a $496K median) and the 5th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Nothing Bundt Cakes say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 average net revenues and costs for franchised bakeries, split into thirds by sales. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Nothing Bundt Cakes based?
NBC Franchisor LLC is based in Dallas, Texas.