Great Harvest Bread Co.
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Great Harvest Bread Co. franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Headline figures
Great Harvest Bread Co. quick facts
- Is Great Harvest Bread Co. a franchise?
- Yes. Great Harvest Bread Co. offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 55 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50).
- How much does it cost to open a Great Harvest Bread Co. franchise?
- The Great Harvest Bread Co. Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $591,742–$871,077 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Great Harvest Bread Co. initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (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 Great Harvest Bread Co. charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2.5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Great Harvest Bread Co. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Great Harvest Bread Co. FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 41). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Great Harvest Bread Co. locations are there?
- The FDD reports 55 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Great Harvest Bread Co. a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $591,742 – $871,077 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 9 separate groups: revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 62 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 1 Franchised locations; revenue for 62 Franchised locations; revenue for 15 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 1 in 2025, to 55 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Great Harvest Bread Co. 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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- Single unit — TOTAL 10 (excluding tenant improvement allowancePDF p. 17$591,742 – $871,077
- Two-outlet development and first outlet — TOTAL 10 (excluding tenant improvement allowanceMulti-unitPDF p. 18$631,742 – $911,077
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 Fee — 5%Main ongoing fee
37 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?
9 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
1 locations
Revenue · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- High chart row
- Excluded
- Narrative excludes3outlets,7Spokes,10bread-only noseating,40limitedmenu/minimalseating; system155,152full-year,7Hubs stated.
- Method
- Unaudited submitted statements;issuedbefore2025statements due. GrossSales excludes sales tax,tips,discounts,comps,voids,gift issuance. Conflicting source years/counts preserved.
These groups are never combined.
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. 50
Net +3 outlets, 2023–2025
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 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 ($591,742 – $871,077) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 54 to 55 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?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 17
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — High chart row · PDF p. 41
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 25% chart row · PDF p. 41
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bakery cafes full year; narrative95, chart Average row62; source counts retained · PDF p. 41
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bakery cafes full year; narrative95, chart Average row62; source counts retained · PDF p. 41
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bakery cafes full year; narrative95, chart Average row62; source counts retained · PDF p. 41
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Median chart row · PDF p. 41
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Low chart row · PDF p. 41
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average chart row · PDF p. 41
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 25% chart row · PDF p. 41
- [12]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 50
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
181 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | royalties receivable net | $498,249 |
| 2025 | other receivables net | $68,663 |
| 2025 | current portion of note receivable | $14,454 |
| 2025 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $19,426 |
| 2025 | prepaid expenses | $89,271 |
| 2025 | property and equipment land | $150,000 |
| 2025 | fixtures and equipment | $120,855 |
| 2025 | less accumulated depreciation | -$53,755 |
| 2025 | net property and equipment | $1,167,100 |
| 2025 | intangible asset | $3,623 |
| 2025 | acquired franchise rights, net | $9,691,120 |
| 2025 | deferred contract costs, less current portion | $193,213 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
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
Not reviewed
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 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: High gross sales
“High $2,928,187 5 1”
Note: Page 41 table says 2025, notes refer to 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; cannot confirm reporting year.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 25% chart Stores count
“Top 25% $1,626,606 15”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Median chart Stores count
“Median $866,756 1”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Low chart Stores count
“Low $360,033 5 1”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average chart Stores count
“Average $965,873 62”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Median gross sales
“Median $866,756 1”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Low gross sales
“Low $360,033 5 1”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average gross sales
“Average $965,873 62”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: High chart Stores count
“High $2,928,187 5 1”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Bottom 25% chart Stores count
“Bottom 25% $505,087 15”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 25% gross sales
“Top 25% $1,626,606 15”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Item 19 · PDF p. 41 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Bottom 25% gross sales
“Bottom 25% $505,087 15”
Note: Page 41 table heading says 2025, notes cite 2023 submissions and 2024 high/low; reporting year cannot be confirmed.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.