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Atlanta Bread Company
- Atlanta Bread Company International, Inc.
Smyrna, GA 30082
- (800) 398-3728 / (770) 432-0933
- (770) 444-9082 (Fax)
- Ms. Barbara O'Marra, Executive Assistant
- [email protected]
Let's make some bread together! The concept behind the ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY BAKERY CAFE is simple: an upscale neighborhood cafe serving soups, salads, sandwiches, breads and pastries. ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY is riding the crest of the hottest food concept around - and we've experienced over 450% growth in just 12 months. ABC provides a full spectrum of support, from training to real estate assistance. Franchise offer made by offering circular only.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1993
Franchising Since: 1995
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 167 | 98.8% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 2 | 1.2% |
| Total Operating Units | 169 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 169 | 100.0% | In 23 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 169 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 0 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
Back to TopSupport and Training
General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 34 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Atlanta, GA | 7 Weeks |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $1MM |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $400K |
| Total Investment | $650K-1MM |
| Average Total Investment | $825K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty | 5% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 34 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 4,000-4,500 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Storefront |
| Encourages Conversions | N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 60 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | No |
