- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$157K - $347K
- Unit data is unavailable
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N/A
Company Overview
The company targets its specialty breads to young professionals, health-conscious consumers and baby boomers looking to increase fiber in their diets. House of Bread lets customers sample its healthful, whole-grain breads and watch the bread being made. All stores feature on-site milling.
About House of Bread
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Baked Goods, Miscellaneous Baked Goods |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Leadership | Sheila McCann, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
299 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1998 (27 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 18 |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a House of Bread franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$35,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$157,000 - $347,000 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$150,000 |
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Royalty Fee
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6% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | House of Bread has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 10 days |
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| Classroom Training | 14 days |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 8 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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