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Atlanta Bread Co. Int'l. Inc.

At a Glance

Products & Services: Bakery/cafe

Number of Locations:

Total Investment: $629.7K - 806.3K

Founded: 1993

Began Franchising: 1995

Private Owned

About Atlanta Bread Co. Int'l. Inc.

Founded in 1993 by Jerry and Basil Couvaras, Atlanta Bread Company bakery/cafes serve sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffees, and fresh-baked breads and pastries for breakfast, lunchtime and dinner dining.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $629,700 - $806,300
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $650,000
Liquid Cash Available: $300,000 - $400,000
Operations
65% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 5 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,