Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC franchises the right to independent distributors to purchase and resell fresh bakery products from its affiliates via direct store delivery or drop-merch to retail outlets such as grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, and convenience stores within designated geographic territories or specific outlets. Franchisees service these outlets by ordering, delivering, merchandising, and rotating products under brands like ARNOLD, ENTENMANN’S, THOMAS’, and SARA LEE, while competing with other bakery distributors. The business model relies on a network of independent distributors who handle sales and distribution exclusively for assigned areas or outlets.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or ad fund. Key ongoing fixed fees: $19.82/wk technology (~$86/mo) + $45-$300/wk insurance (~$195-$1,300/mo); vehicle lease $700-$1,800/mo and accounting $18-$35/wk optional.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 93% of Business Services franchises
- #1 largest franchise system in Business Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC Current | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
| CruiseOne | $13K – $21K | $11K | 1.5% | 2,175 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services 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
+33 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC franchisees (2014 – 2016)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
6,623 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
6,623 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, breach of contract claims, and disputes over the valuation, sale, and purchase of distribution rights.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC franchise ranges from $14,150 to $606,700.
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