Ladurée
Ladurée offers sublicenses for operating retail LADURÉE-branded restaurants, tearooms, kiosks, carts, and boutiques that specialize in French luxury pastries, including macarons, viennoiserie, cakes, ice cream, savory products, and branded non-food items. The business model is subfranchising under a Master Know-How and Trademark License Agreement held by parent company American Macaroon, LLC from Ladurée International SA, requiring franchisees to source products from approved suppliers and follow strict operational guidelines. It targets upscale consumers seeking premium French gourmet pastries and luxury retail experiences in various locations like malls, airports, and high streets.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + at least 1% marketing spend
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.
Be careful if you are interested in investing. The lack of financial performance representations may indicate limited data or varying results across franchises.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Ladurée Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 93% of Specialty Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ladurée Current | $554K – $1.5M | $50K | 6.0% | 6 |
| EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS | $214K – $587K | $30K | 5.0% | 680 |
| HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. | $514K – $830K | $20K | 6.0% | 212 |
| CANTEEN | $9K – $44K | $3K | 5.3% | 100 |
| The Spice & Tea Exchange | $299K – $532K | $39K | 7.0% | 93 |
| GRAZE CRAZE | $167K – $326K | $50K | 6.0% | 89 |
Specialty Food Average 14 franchises | $254K – $522K | $31K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Specialty Food franchises by location count.
Franchisee Contacts
4 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 |
4 Contacts Available
Unlock all Ladurée franchisee contacts with verified contact information
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 Ladurée franchise ranges from $553,550 to $1,523,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
Unlock Full FDD Access
Download Ladurée's complete FDD plus 1,700+ other franchise documents — all with one plan.
Secure checkout with Stripe · Cancel anytime