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West Coast Sourdough (Unit)

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.

Since 2021Food & BeverageSan Francisco, CAwww.wcsourdough.com
No Item 19

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$297,000 - $421,500
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Locations
35

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$25,000
Initial Investment Range$297,000 - $421,500
Royalty Rate5.00%
Brand Fund1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$595 - $1,095

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)

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations35
Corporate Locations0
States Operating2
Franchising Since2021
FDD Year2024

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How West Coast Sourdough (Unit) Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises

FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
West Coast Sourdough (Unit)
Current
$297K - $422K$25K5.0%35
Burger King$2.1M - $4.7M$50K4.5%19,732
MCDONALD'S$1.5M - $2.6M$45KN/A12,772
AFC$45K - $151K$6K9.5%3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN$1.7M - $3.1M$15K5.0%3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S$366K - $728K$35K6.0%2,647
Fast Food Average
127 franchises
$605K - $1.5M$35K6.1%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 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 by Outlet Count
1CA
35

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
1
System Transfers
4
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
13

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a West Coast Sourdough (Unit) franchise?

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.

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.

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