How many West Coast Sourdough (Unit) franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, West Coast Sourdough (Unit) has 35 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.

Is West Coast Sourdough (Unit) a good franchise to buy?

Whether West Coast Sourdough (Unit) is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

West Coast Sourdough (Unit)

West Coast Sourdough is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, beverages, and other menu items for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery. The franchisor, WCSD Inc., offers single-unit franchise agreements and multi-unit development agreements for operating restaurants in high-traffic retail locations like strip shopping centers, using a proprietary system including approved products, supplies, and trademarks. It targets consumers in the competitive fast-casual dining market seeking quality sandwiches and related items.

Locations

$297K–$422K

Investment

Since 2021

Franchising

Food & BeverageSan Francisco, CAwww.wcsourdough.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$297,000 – $421,500

Low: $297,000High: $421,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$595 – $1,095

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty (or min. $1,000/mo) + up to 1% brand fund (currently $0) + $320/mo POS + $275/mo website + up to $500/mo technology (currently $0)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How West Coast Sourdough (Unit) Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
West Coast Sourdough (Unit) Current	$297K – $422K	$25K	5.0%	35
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.7M – $3.1M	$15K	5.0%	3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
ARBY'S	$645K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,316
Fast Food Average 126 franchises	$594K – $1.5M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

Franchisee Contacts

35 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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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

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a West Coast Sourdough (Unit) franchise ranges from $297,000 to $421,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.