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85 C Bakery Cafe
85°C Bakery Cafe franchises allow operators to run brick-and-mortar bakery cafes under the 85°C Bakery Cafe trademarks, featuring bread, cakes, coffee, tea, and other specialty items using a fast-casual/take-out service format. The business model includes single-unit franchises and area development rights, requiring adherence to specific design, operations, and the System standards. It targets the general public in a competitive market against other bakeries, coffee shops, teahouses, and retail food establishments.
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Franchise Costs
6.5% royalty + 1% marketing fee + $1,000/mo software/IT fee (up to +$200/mo technology fee)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.
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Unlock financial performance data85 C Bakery Cafe Franchise Analysis
In a fast-casual bakery world dominated by chains expanding rapidly, 85°C Bakery Cafe stands out with its vast corporate footprint of dozens of stores yet a franchise network that's barely budged. Franchising since 2020, the system hints at Item 19's absence leaving unit performance opaque, while flat location counts raise eyebrows amid ambitious projections. Does this Taiwanese import's premium model justify the steep entry, or signal caution for operators eyeing U.S. growth?
Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $1,095,305 to $2,500,130 for a single unit, covering buildout, equipment, and inventory in the fast-casual format serving breads, cakes, coffee, and teas. Upfront franchise fee hits $50,000, with ongoing 6.5% royalty, 1% brand/ad fund, plus a notable $1,000 monthly software/IT fee and up to $200 tech add-on—elevated ongoing costs versus category norms where royalties often cap at 6% without heavy tech mandates. No Item 19 means no disclosed revenue or profit figures, forcing reliance on corporate success (78 locations) and zero growth from 3 franchised units in 2023-2024, though 6 new units are projected.
System health shows contraction risks: just 3 franchised spots since 2020 amid competition from Starbucks, Panera, and local bakeries. High capex suits experienced food operators with $1M+ liquidity, but tiny network flags support gaps and unproven franchisor scaling. Flat growth and undisclosed financials tilt toward caution—strong brand potential exists, yet data screams validate via FDD deep-dive before committing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How 85 C Bakery Cafe Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 95% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
85 C Bakery Cafe Current | $1.1M – $2.5M | $50K | 6.5% | 3 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $1.2M – $1.3M | $40K | 6.0% | 882 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K – $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| 7 BREW | $894K – $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 39 franchises | $489K – $1.1M | $39K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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9 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a 85 C Bakery Cafe franchise ranges from $1,095,305 to $2,500,130. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
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