5/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

3 /10
Higher than 76% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchise is a whole-wheat neighborhood bakery cafe.
Company Background
Great Harvest bakery cafe is a family-owned franchise with over 200 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Whole grain foods are our passion, but we offer so much more than just breads! We've got pastries, pies, cookies, muffins and many other baked goods to tempt your taste buds. But don't forget to check out our menu for sandwiches and salads too!
Franchise Opportunity
It's hard to find a good bakery cafe that offers healthy, whole-wheat options. Most bakery cafes only offer white bread and sugary pastries, which can be unhealthy and leave you feeling unsatisfied. Great Harvest is the perfect solution for people who want to enjoy a delicious pastry without compromising their health. We offer a wide variety of whole-wheat breads, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods that are both nutritious and satisfying.
Corporate Structure
Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. incorporated in Montana on May 1, 1980. Their principal business address is 28 South Montana Street, Dillon, Montana 59725.
Royalties and Marketing Fees

Royalties : 2.5% of Bakery Cafe?s monthly Gross Sales

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Single-Site Bakery Cafe" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Baked Goods Industry

$812,481 / unit

Franchise Type: Single-Site Bakery Cafe

Average Revenue During 2020

$812,481
$41,214
Industry Low
$1,333,293
Industry High

Financial Performance of "Hub and Spoke" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Baked Goods Industry

$1,333,293 / unit

Franchise Type: Hub and Spoke

Average Revenue During 2020

$1,333,293
$41,214
Industry Low
$1,333,293
Industry High

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Distribution of Great Harvest Bread Co. Franchisees

Great Harvest Bread Co. Franchise System Development in 2021

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Great Harvest Bread Co. business?
Franchisees typically require at least $168 to $984 investment to get their Great Harvest Bread Co. business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Great Harvest Bread Co.?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $15 in fees directly to Great Harvest Bread Co. in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Great Harvest Bread Co. franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Great Harvest Bread Co. business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Great Harvest Bread Co. unit is approximately $812,481. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Great Harvest Bread Co. unit? What is my contractual commitment?
The standard length for an initial franchise contract is 10 years. Renewals are also generally 10 years

Accessibility

3 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $168,262 to $984,154 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Baked Goods industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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