Breadsmith Franchise

Bread bakery.

While studying in Norway, college student Dan Sterling got his first taste of European bread. Sterling returned to the United States and graduated from Harvard Business School before starting his own company. But he never lost his love of bread, and after volunteering to help a local bakery with its accounting, he decided to launch a bakery of his own. He opened the first Breadsmith location in 1993, and the company began franchising in 1994.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Breadsmith franchise?

Total Investment: $217,500-$416,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Renewal Fee: $500

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Breadsmith News

Voted Best Bread By Springfield! Magazine
The Breadsmith bakery, which now also distributes through Harter House Markets, repeated as the readers' favorite bread producer well ahead of even the combined votes cast for Panera Bread and St. Louis Bread Company – now one and the same – as well as other runnersup J. Parrino's, Aunt Mart... more

The Wicked Hop Builds The World's Largest Reuben Sandwich
On March 17, 2006, The Wicked Hop bar and restaurant will build the world's largest Reuben sandwich, using an 100-pound loaf of Breadsmith Traditional Rye bread as one of the main ingredients. The Reuben is a combination of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on Breadsmith... more

People On The Move
Tim Malouf is the new president of Breadsmith Franchising, Inc., the Whitefish Bay-based owner of retail bakery stores. A native of New London, Malouf, 34, joined the company about a month after it was founded in 1993. He once managed Breadsmith's first store, on North Downer Avenue, on Milwa... more

Breakfast Treat's Good All Day
Old-fashioned coffeecakes are sweet, rich and crumbly. Most have a mixture of cinnamon and chopped nuts in the batter or used as a topping. Sour cream is often a key ingredient, too. And just as the name indicates, coffeecakes nicely complement a cup of coffee. But that's not all, folks! Mich... more

Breadsmith Franchising Names New President
Breadsmith Franchising Inc. today announced the appointment of Tim Malouf as president. Malouf most recently served as vice-president and has been with the Whitefish Bay-based company since its founding in 1993. "Tim's promotion was an easy decision," said Dan Sterling, founder of the c... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Breadsmith open? 1993
When did Breadsmith start franchising? 1993

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2003	32	0	0	1
2002	35	0	0	1
2001	40	0	0	1
2000	43	0	0	2
1999	43	0	0	2

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills helpful but not necessary

• Baked Goods Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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