How much does a Bread & Vine franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $431,300–$969,333, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Bread & Vine franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bread & Vine scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Bread & Vine franchise

Bakery/Café/Restaurant · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$431,300–$969,333

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Bread & Vine worth it? How it compares to 32 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $431,300	pricier than 79% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.9%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

One company-owned outlet (2022-2024): $1.26M revenue, $233-241K EBITDA, 12-14% net income. Single location data; no multi-unit projections.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Brand-new system (1 franchisee opened 12/30/2024). No historical franchise performance data.

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Bread & Vine franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Bread & Vine franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $431,300–$969,333, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Bread & Vine franchise owners make?: One company-owned outlet (2022-2024): $1.26M revenue, $233-241K EBITDA, 12-14% net income. Single location data; no multi-unit projections. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Bread & Vine franchise failure rate?: Brand-new system (1 franchisee opened 12/30/2024). No historical franchise performance data.
Is a Bread & Vine franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bread & Vine scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Bread & Vine or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.