World of Sourdough
World of Sourdough franchises operate restaurants offering handcrafted sandwiches and other approved food items through eat-in and carry-out services, using proprietary recipes, branding, and operational systems. The business model involves granting licenses to franchisees to establish locations under the World of Sourdough marks, with initial investments ranging from $285,800 to $568,725 and ongoing adherence to franchisor standards. They target the general public in the competitive quick-service restaurant industry, particularly sandwich dining segments.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 0% system ad fund (planned 1%, max 3%) + $285/mo software fees (POS and loyalty app)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How World of Sourdough Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
World of Sourdough Current | $286K – $569K | $50K | 5.0% | 78 |
| 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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for World of Sourdough franchisees (2023 – 2025)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
49 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily violations of California Franchise Investment Law (sale of unregistered franchises), fraud, misrepresentation, unfair business practices, breach of contract, interference with contracts, and related claims by former and prospective franchisees.
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 World of Sourdough franchise ranges from $285,800 to $568,725. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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