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    Breadsmith

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Breadsmith franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Breadsmith franchise specializes in artisan bread and baked goods, operating neighborhood bakeries that focus on fresh, handcrafted loaves made with traditional

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Breadsmith franchise?
    The Breadsmith Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $90,200–$140,500 for satellite store total low estimate: $90200 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $399,250–$443,250 for total — $399250 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15); $396,250–$443,250 for total — $396250 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Breadsmith initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $155,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Breadsmith charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $7 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Breadsmith disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Breadsmith FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Breadsmith locations are there?
    The FDD reports 11 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 37). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $90,200 – $140,500 (Satellite store TOTAL low estimate: $90200); $399,250 – $443,250 (TOTAL — $399250); $396,250 – $443,250 (TOTAL — $396250); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 11 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    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 3 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Satellite store TOTAL low estimate: $90200PDF p. 17$90,200 – $140,500
    • $396250PDF p. 15$396,250 – $443,250
    • $399250PDF p. 15$399,250 – $443,250

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty on total gross receipts: 5% - 7%; retail begins at 7% and other sales 5%Main ongoing fee

    34 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 2026 FDD for Breadsmith 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?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 37

    Net +2 outlets, 2023–2025

    092023112024112025+20

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 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 2026 Item 7 estimate ($90,200 – $443,250) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Breadsmith reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 11 to 11 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • 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 (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 37

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025current assets cash$259,113
    2025accrued payroll$26,398
    2025income from operations$62,654
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$61,356
    2025cash flow from operating activities net income$61,356
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6,017
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$241
    2025cash flow from investing activities amortization of right of use asset - operating lease$376
    2025net cash provided$35,498
    2025cash at end of year$259,113
    2025treasury stock-$6,006
    2025leasehold improvements$13,935
    2025net fixed assets$23,601
    2025fixed assets furniture and fixtures$4,348
    2025prepaid expense$5,890
    2025computer equipment$32,767
    2025accounts receivable$4,968
    2025accumulated depreciation-$27,449
    2025other assets security deposit$1,513
    2025total current assets$269,971
    2025total fixed assets$51,050
    2025total other assets$34,745
    2025gift card liability$6,506
    2025right-of-use asset - operating lease$7,042
    2025total assets$328,317
    2025loan receivable - affiliate$26,190
    2025deferred revenue - short-term$8,544
    2025current liabilities accounts payable$25,256
    2025total current liabilities$77,098
    2025total long-term liabilities$54,344
    2025income royalties$1,198,606
    2025long-term liabilities deferred revenue - long-term$54,344
    2025total liabilities$131,442
    2025franchise fees$13,517
    2025other income$139,267
    2025equipment sales$18,126
    2025total income$1,369,516
    2025operating expenses total operating expenses$1,306,862
    2025other income and$1,919
    2025retained earnings, beginning of year$139,023
    2025charitable contributions-$3,217
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$61,356
    2025total other income and expenses-$1,298
    2025retained earnings, end of year$200,379
    2025increase) decrease in accounts receivable$6,594
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,639
    2025depreciation$3,397
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,915
    2025net increase$97,334
    2025increase) decrease in prepaid expense$674
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,145
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$61,836
    2025cash at beginning of year$161,779
    2025additional paid-in capital$2,402
    2025retained earnings$200,379
    2025total liabilities and stockholders' equity$328,317
    2025common stock carrying amount$100
    2025total stockholders' equity$196,875
    2025lease liabilities - operating leases - short term$10,394
    2024gift card liability$4,361
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$141,627
    2024equipment salesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,725
    2024operating expenses total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,289,827
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,178
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39,497
    2024cash flow from investing activities amortization of right of use asset - operating leaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$41,819
    2024net cash provided-$25,291
    2024cash at beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$192,550
    2024cash at end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$161,779
    2024current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$161,779
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,562
    2024prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,564
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$179,905
    2024computer equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,969
    2024leasehold improvementsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,935
    2024total fixed assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$45,252
    2024accumulated depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$24,053
    2024other assets security depositMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,513
    2024right-of-use asset - operating leaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,419
    2024current liabilities accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,171
    2024accrued payrollMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,037
    2024lease liabilities - operating leases - short termMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,153
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$81,100
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$141,627
    2024additional paid-in capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,402
    2024treasury stockMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6,006
    2024retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,023
    2024total stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$135,519
    2024income royaltiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,181,354
    2024franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,322
    2024other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,525
    2024total incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,339,926
    2024operating expenses total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,289,827
    2024other income andMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$710
    2024charitable contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,878
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,931
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,931
    2024retained earnings, end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,023
    2024increase) decrease in prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,188
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,559
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,178
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39,497
    2024net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$44,520
    2024cash at beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$192,550
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,562
    2024leasehold improvementsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,935
    2024total fixed assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$45,252
    2024current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$161,779
    2024computer equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,969
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$179,905
    2024fixed assets furniture and fixturesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,348
    2024prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,564
    2024net fixed assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,199
    2024accumulated depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$24,053
    2024other assets security depositMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,513
    2024lease liabilities - operating leases - short termMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,153
    2024right-of-use asset - operating leaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,419
    2024income royaltiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,181,354
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$277,146
    2024deferred revenue - short-termMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,378
    2024long-term liabilities deferred revenue - long-termMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$60,527
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$81,100
    2024total other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76,042
    2024total long-term liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$60,527
    2024loan receivable - affiliate$67,110
    2024accrued payrollMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,037
    2024current liabilities accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,171
    2024franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,322
    2024total incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,339,926
    2024other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,525
    2024income from operationsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$50,099
    2024charitable contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,878
    2024other income andMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$710
    2024total other income and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,168
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,931
    2024retained earnings, beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$142,092
    2024cash flow from operating activities net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,931
    2024increase) decrease in prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,188
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,361
    2024retained earnings, end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,023
    2024increase) decrease in accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,744
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,931
    2024net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$44,520
    2024net fixed assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21,199
    2024long-term liabilities deferred revenue - long-termMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$60,527
    2024depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,204
    2024net increase-$30,771
    2024total other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76,042
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,559
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$148
    2024fixed assets furniture and fixturesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,348
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$277,146
    2024deferred revenue - short-termMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,378
    2024total liabilities and stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$277,146
    2024retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$139,023
    2024common stock carrying amountMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$100
    2024equipment salesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,725
    2024total other income and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,168
    2024total long-term liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$60,527
    2024increase) decrease in accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,744
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$148
    2024net cash used by financing activities-$50,000
    2024income from operationsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$50,099
    2024shareholder distributions-$50,000
    2024retained earnings, beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$142,092
    2024depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,204
    2024cash flow from investing activities amortization of right of use asset - operating leaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$41,819
    2024net cash-$25,291
    2024total stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$135,519
    2024additional paid-in capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,402
    2024cash flow from operating activities net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,931
    2024cash flow from financing activities shareholder distributions-$50,000
    2024net decrease in cash-$30,771
    2024cash at end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$161,779
    2024treasury stockMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6,006
    2024total liabilities and stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$277,146
    2024common stock carrying amountMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$100
    2023current assets cash$192,550
    2023accounts receivable$24,306
    2023prepaid expense$15,752
    2023total current assets$232,608
    2023computer equipment$26,969
    2023total fixed assets$45,252
    2023accumulated depreciation-$20,849
    2023net fixed assets$24,403
    2023other assets security deposit$1,513
    2023total other assets$7,669
    2023total assets$264,680
    2023current liabilities accounts payable$23,612
    2023accrued payroll$28,185
    2023deferred revenue - short-term$8,711
    2023lease liabilities - operating leases - short term$6,568
    2023total current liabilities$67,076
    2023long-term liabilities deferred revenue - long-term$59,016
    2023total liabilities$126,092
    2023additional paid-in capital$2,402
    2023treasury stock-$6,006
    2023retained earnings$142,092
    2023total liabilities and stockholders' equity$264,680
    2023income royalties$1,110,230
    2023franchise fees$25,606
    2023equipment sales$8,402
    2023other income$122,931
    2023income from operations$40,873
    2023other income and$1,032
    2023charitable contributions-$4,000
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$37,783
    2023shareholder distributions-$125,000
    2023retained earnings, end of year$142,092
    2023cash flow from operating activities net income$37,783
    2023depreciation$1,594
    2023increase) decrease in accounts receivable$39,356
    2023increase) decrease in prepaid expense-$9,830
    2023increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,085
    2023increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,894
    2023increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$38,244
    2023net cash$13,513
    2023cash at beginning of year$265,004
    2023leasehold improvements$13,935
    2023fixed assets furniture and fixtures$4,348
    2023right-of-use asset - operating lease$6,156
    2023total long-term liabilities$59,016
    2023common stock carrying amount$100
    2023operating expenses total operating expenses$1,226,296
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$37,783
    2023total income$1,267,169
    2023net decrease in cash-$72,454
    2023total stockholders' equity$138,588
    2023total other income and expenses-$3,090
    2023retained earnings, beginning of year$231,257
    2023cash flow from investing activities amortization of right of use asset - operating lease$36,258
    2023cash flow from financing activities shareholder distributions-$125,000
    2023cash at end of year$192,550
    2023increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,395
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$39,033
    2023net cash used by financing activities-$125,000

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Reader notes on wording

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — Terminations

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2024 — Nonrenewals

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — At end

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2024 — At start

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — Nonrenewals

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MI 2025 — At end

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — At start

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — Opened

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2024 — Opened

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — Ceased other

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2023 — Reacquired

      “2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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    • Item 20 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3 MN 2024 — Terminations

      “2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”

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