BREADSMITH
Breadsmith franchises operate retail and wholesale businesses offering a wide assortment of premium quality hearth-baked breads, hearth-baked products, food products, and complementary items. The business model centers on franchisees investing in primary stores (with optional satellite locations) to sell artisanal baked goods to both consumers and wholesalers. It targets customers seeking high-quality, freshly baked specialty breads and related food items.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (decr. to 6% year 2, 5% year 3+) + up to 2% advertising + $350/mo ordering & loyalty program fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 16 Breadsmith franchisees who have operated their main franchise location for at least the entirety of the 2024 calendar year.
* Weighted average for gross revenue, median, and quartiles were directly extracted from the 'Total' and 'Quartile' rows of the 'Franchise (Main Store) Financial Information' table on page 2. The calculated weighted average revenue from individual quartiles confirmed the provided total average. Profit estimates (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, and best guess profit range) could not be calculated because the FDD explicitly states in 'Notes to All Tables' on page 3 that, beyond COGS and labor percentages, it 'does not contain expense or operating cost information, including royalty fees, loyalty program fees, advertising fund fees (as applicable) or any other fees, as well as other expense information stated in Item 6, which you will incur as a franchisee, and other expenses your business incurs.'
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BREADSMITH Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BREADSMITH Current | $330K – $506K | $49K | 7.0% | 19 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K – $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| 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 37 franchises | $498K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 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
+3 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BREADSMITH franchisees (2010 – 2025)
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
19 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
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 BREADSMITH franchise ranges from $330,211 to $506,250. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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