Question 1

How much does it cost to open a coffee & bakery franchise?

Accepted Answer

The average initial investment for coffee & bakery franchises ranges from $498K to $1.1M. The average franchise fee is $40K. Investment requirements vary significantly by brand, location, and format.

Question 2

What are the largest coffee & bakery franchise brands?

Accepted Answer

The largest coffee & bakery franchises by location count include: PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ (1,112 locations), CINNABON (1,002 locations), SCOOTER'S COFFEE (825 locations), NOTHING BUNDT CAKES (643 locations), GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES (395 locations). These established brands offer proven systems and widespread brand recognition.

Question 3

What are the most affordable coffee & bakery franchises?

Accepted Answer

The most affordable coffee & bakery franchises include: COOKIE ADVANTAGE (from $93K), Mariam Coffee (from $149K), Cookies By Design (from $160K), Le Macaron French Pastries (from $164K), EILEEN'S COLOSSAL COOKIES (from $230K). Lower investment franchises may have smaller territories, home-based models, or mobile concepts.

Question 4

How many coffee & bakery franchise opportunities are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 39 coffee & bakery franchises in our database with FDD filings. Together, these brands operate 5,793 franchise locations across the United States.

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