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House of Bread

Bread bakery

After spending six years as a lawyer, Sheila McCann decided to do something different with her life. At Harvard Business School, she researched several business ideas before settling on a bread bakery. McCann had fond memories of baking with her grandmother as a child in Montana. Inspired by her grandmother's spirit of independence and endurance, she founded House of Bread in San Luis Obispo in 1996.

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.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a House of Bread Franchises?

Total Investment: $153,000-$346,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $28,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

How to contact House of Bread

House of Bread News

House Of Bread Converts To Using Certified Organic Flours And Is Hosting A Taste Challenge To Prove The Enhanced Flavor
House of Bread, a San Luis Obispo bakery specializing in all natural made-from-scratch breads, sandwiches and other baked goods, will now feature organic wheat berries, flours and oats in all of its breads. To prove the organic lines taste better, House of Bread will be hosting a bread bowl taste c... more

House Of Bread Introduces Premium Sandwiches And Salads Featuring Freshly Roasted Turkey
The savory aroma of slow-roasting turkey has begun greeting visitors to the House of Bread in San Luis Obispo, joining the already tempting aromas of freshly baked bread and other baked goodies the bakery is known for. Fresh-roasted turkey is the key ingredient in an array of new premium sandwic... more

House Of Bread Bakery Goes Organic
House of Bread Franchising, a specialty bakery business headquartered on California's central coast, is once again staying ahead of the healthy food curve by adding organic bread to its existing lineup of healthy, natural and tasty baked goods. "We have just begun baking our franchise staple... more

Holy Cranberries, That Fruitcake Is Good!
House of Bread Franchising is pleased to offer customers a delicious alternative to traditional fruitcake this holiday season: the holiday loaf. The fresh-baked treat is a delicious, nutritious, fruit-laden bread with hints of vanilla and honey and is available most days at House of Bread locations ... more

House Of Bread Bakery Franchise On Track For Fifty Percent Growth In Fourth Quarter 2004
House of Bread Franchising, a specialty bakery business headquartered on California's central coast, announced today that the company is experiencing 50 percent growth for the fourth quarter 2004. According to company officials, the bakery chain has doubled its number of bakeries in the past fou... more

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Franchise History

When did the first House of Bread open? 1996
When did House of Bread start Franchising? 1998

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	10	0	0	1
2004	10	0	0	1
2003	8	0	0	2
2002	6	0	0	2
2001	4	0	0	3

Expansion Plans

International:

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, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Related Franchise Categories

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

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