Baguette Factory Production Unit
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Baguette Factory Production Unit franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
A Lee’s Sandwiches Baguette Factory Production Unit offers the full line of Lee’s Sandwiches products and produces baguette dough. It also supplies the needs of other Lee’s Sandwiches businesses, operating as a larger production-focused unit.
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Baguette Factory Production Unit quick facts
- Is Baguette Factory Production Unit a franchise?
- Yes. Baguette Factory Production Unit offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 88 franchised and 6 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 58).
- How much does it cost to open a Baguette Factory Production Unit franchise?
- The Baguette Factory Production Unit Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $544,000–$1,174,000 for production unit total estimated investment — low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $988,000–$1,679,500 for baguette factory production unit total estimated investment — low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 19); $1,679,500 for baguette factory production unit total estimated investment — high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 19); $800,870 for non-production unit total estimated investment — high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $1,174,000 for production unit total estimated investment — high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $209,830–$800,870 for non-production unit total estimated investment — low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Baguette Factory Production Unit charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6.9% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- How many Baguette Factory Production Unit locations are there?
- The FDD reports 94 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 58). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Baguette Factory Production Unit a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: no reviewed Item 19 figures are on file here, so check the FDD's Item 19 directly; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $544,000 – $1,174,000 (Production Unit total estimated investment — low); $988,000 – $1,679,500 (Baguette Factory Production Unit total estimated investment — low); $1,679,500 (Baguette Factory Production Unit total estimated investment — high); $800,870 (Non-Production Unit total estimated investment — high); $1,174,000 (Production Unit total estimated investment — high); $209,830 – $800,870 (Non-Production Unit total estimated investment — low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 has not been reviewed yet.
- 3Outlets declined by 1 in 2024, to 94 (System-wide Canada, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Baguette Factory Production Unit head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 6 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (6)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Non-Production Unit total estimated investment — lowPDF p. 21$209,830 – $800,870
- Production Unit total estimated investment — lowPDF p. 20$544,000 – $1,174,000
- Non-Production Unit total estimated investment — highPDF p. 21$800,870
- Baguette Factory Production Unit total estimated investment — lowPDF p. 19$988,000 – $1,679,500
- Production Unit total estimated investment — highPDF p. 20$1,174,000
- Baguette Factory Production Unit total estimated investment — highPDF p. 19$1,679,500
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty feeMain ongoing fee
28 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2025 FDD for Baguette Factory Production Unit has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
System-wide Canada, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 42
Net +2 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($209,830 – $1,679,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Does the current FDD include an Item 19 financial performance representation?
Reported units decreased from 95 to 94 in 2024. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 42
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Transfer fee — Non-Production Unit
“Transfer Fee $15,000 – Baguette Factory Production Unit and Production Unit, $10,000- Non-Production Unit”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Late fee per month
“Late Fees 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by the state where you are located, whichever is less”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Transfer fee — Baguette Factory or Production Unit
“Transfer Fee $15,000 – Baguette Factory Production Unit and Production Unit, $10,000- Non-Production Unit”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Product or supplier approval fee — high end
“Approval of Products or Suppliers $500 - $1,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Product or supplier approval fee — low end
“Approval of Products or Suppliers $500 - $1,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment — low
“Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $100,000- $250,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment — high
“Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $100,000- $250,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Legal & Accounting — high
“Legal & Accounting $2,000- $4,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Utility Deposits — low
“Utility Deposits $500- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment — high
“Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $50,000- $150,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Leasehold Improvements — low
“Leasehold Improvements $50,000- $400,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Office Equipment & Supplies — high
“Office Equipment & Supplies $2,500- $3,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit POS Support — low
“POS Support $2,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit POS Support — high
“POS Support $2,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Office Network & Registers — low
“Office Network & Registers $10,000- $25,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit total estimated investment — low
“TOTAL $544,000- $1,174,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit total estimated investment — low
“TOTAL $988,000- $1,679,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit total estimated investment — high
“TOTAL $988,000- $1,679,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit Utility Deposits — high
“Utility Deposits $1,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit Leasehold Improvements — low
“Leasehold Improvements $500,000- $800,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit Leasehold Improvements — high
“Leasehold Improvements $500,000- $800,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit POS Support — high
“POS Support $2,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit POS Support — low
“POS Support $2,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit Additional Funds (3 months) — high
“Additional Funds (3 months) $80,000- $120,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Signage — low
“Signage $8,000- $15,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Signage — high
“Signage $8,000- $15,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Office Equipment & Supplies — low
“Office Equipment & Supplies $2,500- $3,500”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Office Network & Registers — high
“Office Network & Registers $10,000- $25,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Store Surveillance System — high
“Store Surveillance System $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Initial Inventory — high
“Initial Inventory $5,000- $20,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Store Surveillance System — low
“Store Surveillance System $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Initial Inventory — low
“Initial Inventory $5,000- $20,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Insurance — high
“Insurance $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Insurance — low
“Insurance $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Legal & Accounting — low
“Legal & Accounting $2,000- $4,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Licenses & Permits — high
“Licenses & Permits $330- $870”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Legal & Accounting — high
“Legal & Accounting $2,000- $4,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Additional Funds (3 months) — low
“Additional Funds (3 months) $20,000- $60,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Store Surveillance System — low
“Store Surveillance System $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Additional Funds (3 months) — high
“Additional Funds (3 months) $20,000- $60,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Store Surveillance System — high
“Store Surveillance System $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Office Network & Registers — high
“Office Network & Registers $10,000- $25,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Utility Deposits — high
“Utility Deposits $500- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Insurance — low
“Insurance $3,000- $8,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Grand Opening Advertising — low
“Grand Opening Advertising $1,000- $20,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 21 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Non-Production Unit Training — high
“Training $5,000- $20,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Baguette Factory Production Unit Store Surveillance System — high
“Store Surveillance System $2,000- $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Grand Opening Advertising — low
“Grand Opening Advertising $10,000- $20,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Licenses & Permits — low
“Licenses & Permits $500- $1,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Production Unit Real Estate/Rent — low
“Real Estate/Rent $2,500- $25,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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