Originally Posted by
Sandygirl
The real "profits" go to the cookie company. I donate $ to the troop. Pure "profit". It is my understanding that the troops have to buy their inventory of cookies THEN sell them. Time to let go of this tradition. Yes, i was a Girl Scout.
sandy
The troops do not buy their cookies. The girls take orders which are tallied by the cookie chairs. Some troops will add extras to the order so they'll be able to set up a table at local post office, store or bank. Of course, the bakeries make the most money. They are the wholesalers.