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TOUS LES JOURS

TOUS LES JOURS

Tous Les Jours International Corp. offers franchises for bakery-café outlets operating under the Tous Les Jours name, providing a unique selection of bakery and pastry goods, sandwiches, coffee, and beverages made with high-quality ingredients for dine-in and take-out service. The outlets are typically located in high-traffic areas like retail centers, shopping malls, and other commercial locations throughout the United States, with franchisees required to follow proprietary recipes, system standards, and purchase specified products from affiliates. The target market is the general public seeking premium baked goods and café services in convenient, high-volume settings.

146locations
$718K–$1625K
Since 2009
Food & BeverageCommerce, CACJ Foodville USA, Inc.www.tljus.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$40,000
Initial Investment
$718,230 – $1,624,644
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Brand Fund
3.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$250 – $250

5% royalty + up to 3% ad fund + $250/mo POS and technology fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,944,938
Median Gross Revenue
$1,727,344

Data Based On: 90 franchised outlets and 2 company-owned outlets operated for the entire calendar year 2024.

* Data for average and median gross revenue is directly extracted from Table 1C for 'Franchised Outlets' for the full calendar year 2024. This table represents the total eligible franchised outlets operating for the entire year. The document explicitly states on Page 7 that the sales figures do not reflect costs, operating expenses, or other expenses to obtain net income or profit, hence all profit-related fields are set to null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,944,938

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TOUS LES JOURS Franchise Analysis

Premium bakery-cafés like Tous Les Jours thrive in high-traffic spots, drawing crowds with fresh pastries and coffee. Item 19 earnings data uncovers performance trends across units, while SBA financing records reveal franchisee realities. With explosive growth and minimal disruptions, is this the scalable food play you've been scouting—or does the hefty upfront commitment demand closer scrutiny?

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs total investment at $718,230 to $1,624,644, covering buildout for 1,200-2,500 sq ft spaces in malls and retail centers, plus $40,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees hit 5% royalty, up to 3% ad fund, and $250/month for POS tech—standard for the category but adding up on high-volume sales. Item 19 shines brightest: average gross revenue clocks $1,944,938, median $1,727,344 across reporting units, suggesting solid top-line potential if you nail location and operations. Subtract 8% fees and typical 30-35% COGS/food costs, and EBITDA could land 15-20% for top performers, making payback feasible in 4-6 years.

System metrics scream momentum: 146 franchised units (3 corporate) as of 2024, up 42% from 103 in 2023, with 66 new units projected. Just 1 termination and 2 transfers signal stability, far below food franchise averages. SBA data backs it—71 loans averaging $685,285, default rate only 1.4%—showing lenders' confidence and franchisees' ability to service debt. For buyers eyeing growth in coffee/bakery, Tous Les Jours offers proven revenue muscle and expansion tailwinds, but success hinges on executing in competitive urban markets.

Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How TOUS LES JOURS Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 85% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Coffee & Bakery
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
TOUS LES JOURS
Current
$718K – $1.6M$40K5.0%146
PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ$633K – $4.9M$35K5.0%1,112
SCOOTER'S COFFEE$1.2M – $1.3M$40K6.0%882
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES$667K – $1.0M$45K6.0%643
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES$341K – $463K$25K6.0%395
7 BREW$894K – $2.2M$35K4.5%297
Coffee & Bakery Average
39 franchises
$489K – $1.1M$39K5.5%

* 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

Top States
1CA
21
2NY
16
3NJ
11
4VA
10
5TX
10
6IL
9
7MA
7
8PA
6
9WA
5
10FL
5
11GA
5
12MD
5
13OH
4
14OR
4
15NC
4

+13 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TOUS LES JOURS franchisees (20132025)

Total Loans
71
Average Loan
$685,285
Total Volume
$48.7M
Default Rate
1.4%

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.

71 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

295 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

295 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
2
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
66

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a TOUS LES JOURS franchise ranges from $718,230 to $1,624,644. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.