Breadsmith
- Breadsmith Franchising, Inc.
409 E. Silver Spring Dr.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
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(888) 273-2371
/
(414) 962-1965
- (414) 431-5789 (Fax)
Award-winning, European, hearth-bread bakery, featuring fresh-from-scratch crusty breads, scones, muffins, gourmet jams and oils. Open kitchen concept reveals a six-ton, stone hearth oven imported from Europe used to bake the hand-crafted loaves each morning. BREADSMITH has been ranked by Bon Appetit, Best in 11 cities across the country.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1993
Franchising Since: 1993
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
31 |
93.9% |
| Company-Owned Units |
2 |
6.1% |
| Total Operating Units |
33 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
34 |
100.0% |
In 10 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
34 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Michigan |
10 |
| Illinois |
7 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
10 |
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 |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Corporate Store |
4 Weeks |
| Franchisee Store |
1 Week |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$500K |
| Cash Investment |
$100-250K |
| Total Investment |
$238-317K |
| Average Total Investment |
$278K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$30K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$30K |
| On-Going Royalty |
7/6/5% |
| Average Royalty |
7% |
| Advertising Fee |
0% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
6 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
12 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,800
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
4 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
15 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
15 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
5 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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