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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.
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Franchise Costs
5% - 7% royalty + up to 2% advertising + $350/mo ordering and loyalty program fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Coffee & Bakery
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BREADSMITH Current | $399K – $446K | $49K | 5.0% | 191 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| Scooter's Coffee | $1.2M – $1.3M | $40K | 6.0% | 882 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $1.2M – $1.3M | $40K | 6.0% | 882 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| 7 BREW | $941K – $2.3M | $35K | 7.0% | 578 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 45 franchises | $484K – $1.1M | $39K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 45 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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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.
14 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyDue Diligence
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 BREADSMITH franchise ranges from $399,250 to $446,250. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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