Paris Baguette
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Paris Baguette franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Paris Baguette Family, Inc. franchise operates premium French-inspired bakery cafes specializing in artisanal breads, pastries, cakes, and coffee beverages.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Paris Baguette franchise?
- The Paris Baguette Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,910,550 for its multi-unit format (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Paris Baguette initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Paris Baguette charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $1 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% · — 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Paris Baguette disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Paris Baguette FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 65). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Paris Baguette locations are there?
- The FDD reports 155 outlets at the end of 2023 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 68). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,910,550 (Area development total investment: $777,515 to $1,910,550) in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 3 separate groups: other measures for 8 affiliate-owned locations; other measures for 170 affiliate-owned locations; other measures for 162 franchisee-owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 37 in 2023, to 155 (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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 29
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.
- Area development total investment: $777,515 to $1,910,550Multi-unitPDF p. 29$777,515
- Area development total investment: $777,515 to $1,910,550Multi-unitPDF p. 29$1,910,550
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
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.
- The royalty fee is reduced by — 1%Main ongoing fee
94 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?
3 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 8 locations
- Who is counted
- Affiliate-Owned Cafes
- Period
- median sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 170 locations
- Who is counted
- Affiliate-Owned and Franchised Cafes (combined group)
- Period
- highest sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 162 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised Cafes
- Period
- number at or above average
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 2023 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 68
Net +0 outlets, 2023–2023
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 2023 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,910,550) 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 118 to 155 in 2023. 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. 29
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate-Owned Cafes · PDF p. 65
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate-Owned and Franchised Cafes (combined group) · PDF p. 65
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Cafes · PDF p. 65
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 68
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
174 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
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 and overlapping investment range. 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
Not reviewed
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 20 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table No. 1 System-wide Outlet Summary — Total — 2024
“Total Outlets 20 2 4 1 55 1 97 + 42”
Note: Verified start-of-year value on PDF 68, but correction rejected: validator does not recognize OCR-spaced 1 55 / 1 97. Needs OCR/validator repair.
Item 20 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table No. 1 System-wide Outlet Summary — Total — 2025
“Total Outlets 202 5 1 97 269 +72”
Note: Verified start-of-year value on PDF 68, but correction rejected: validator does not recognize OCR-spaced 1 55 / 1 97. Needs OCR/validator repair.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.