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Atlanta Bread Company

1200 A Wilson Way, # 100
Smyrna, GA 30082
800#: (800) 398-3728
Tel: (770) 432-0933
Fax: (770) 444-1991
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.atlantabread.com
Contact: Mr. John J. Byron, VP Franchise Development

Let's make some bread together! The concept behind the ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY BAKERY AND CAFE is simple: an upscale neighborhood caf� serving soups, salads, sandwiches, breads, pastries, and delicious hot dinners. 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 business plans to real estate assistance. Franchise offer made by prospectus only.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1993;	First Franchise:	1995
Franchise Units:	125
Company-Owned Units:	1
Total Units:	126

Distribution: U.S. -- 101; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 23 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: GA, NC, SC

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WI,DC

Average Number of Employees: 9 FT, 9 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 3,500-5,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$100-120K
Total Investment:	$400-500K;		Average Total Investment:	$450K
Minimum Net Worth:	$350-400K
Fees:	Franchise:	$40K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
	Royalty:	5%
	Advertising:	2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	N/A
Area Development Agreements:	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	18
On-Going Support:	B,C,D,E,F,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	6 Weeks Atlanta, GA

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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