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The real numbers on owning a Breadsmith franchise

Bakery/Breadsmith · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$330,210–$506,250
Total fees
8.5% of sales
Outlets
32
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

2024 calendar year gross sales for 16 franchised main stores (avg $1.21M, range $390K-$5M) and 6 satellite stores. Excludes transfers. COGS 20-25%, labor 35-46%. Does not include operating expenses, royalties, or fees.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2024: 0 terminations, 0 ceased operations. 5 transfers (2022-2024). Stable system.

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Franchisor's framing: 2024 calendar year gross sales for 16 franchised main stores (avg $1.21M, range $390K-$5M) and …
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Breadsmith franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Breadsmith franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $330,210–$506,250, including a $49,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Breadsmith franchise owners make?
2024 calendar year gross sales for 16 franchised main stores (avg $1.21M, range $390K-$5M) and 6 satellite stores. Excludes transfers. COGS 20-25%, labor 35-46%. Does not include operating expenses, royalties, or fees. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Breadsmith franchise failure rate?
2024: 0 terminations, 0 ceased operations. 5 transfers (2022-2024). Stable system.
Is a Breadsmith franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Breadsmith scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34315-202506-01 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Breadsmith or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.