West Coast Sourdough (Area Representative)
The West Coast Sourdough Area Representative franchise enables operators to develop and manage a business that solicits, screens, recruits, trains, and supports West Coast Sourdough restaurant unit franchisees within a designated territory. Area Representatives earn compensation via 50% of net initial franchise fees and 40% of net royalties from unit franchises developed and opened during the initial term of their agreement. Their business model revolves around franchise sales, development support, and ongoing operational assistance in the competitive restaurant franchising market, targeting well-capitalized investors interested in multi-unit growth opportunities.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or ad fund. Minimum $250/mo local marketing.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How West Coast Sourdough (Area Representative) Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
West Coast Sourdough (Area Representative) Current | $73K – $1.1M | $50K | N/A | 1 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $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 |
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
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 West Coast Sourdough (Area Representative) franchise ranges from $73,250 to $1,109,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000.
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