West Coast Sourdough Area Representative
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching West Coast Sourdough Area Representative franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
West Coast Sourdough franchise specializes in artisanal sourdough bread and baked goods, offering area representative opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a West Coast Sourdough Area Representative franchise?
- The West Coast Sourdough Area Representative Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $394,750 for total area representative agreement plus one unit franchise lower estimate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16); $73,250 for total area representative agreement only lower estimate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does West Coast Sourdough Area Representative disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed West Coast Sourdough Area Representative FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $394,750 (Total area representative agreement plus one Unit Franchise lower estimate); $73,250 (Total area representative agreement only lower estimate); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
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 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total area representative agreement only lower estimatePDF p. 16$73,250
- Total area representative agreement plus one Unit Franchise lower estimatePDF p. 16$394,750
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
10 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 West Coast Sourdough Area Representative 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?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($73,250 – $394,750) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
West Coast Sourdough Area Representative reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
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.
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $196,644 |
| 2025 | refundable deposit | $4,993 |
| 2025 | property and equipment, net | $30,907 |
| 2025 | total assets | $1,202,356 |
| 2025 | current maturities of deferred franchise fees | $27,000 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $38,959 |
| 2025 | deferred franchise fees, net of current | $64,000 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $102,959 |
| 2025 | total shareholders' equity | $1,099,397 |
| 2025 | revenue | $2,154,467 |
| 2025 | advertising | $295,810 |
| 2025 | depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $12,524 |
| 2025 | legal and professional fees | $645,251 |
| 2025 | rent | $56,511 |
| 2025 | travel and meals | $112,644 |
| 2025 | opertaing income | $467,788 |
| 2025 | other income | $158,390 |
| 2025 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $626,178 |
| 2025 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $626,178 |
| 2025 | depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $12,524 |
| 2025 | increase) decrease in due from affiliate | -$623,000 |
| 2025 | increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $10,313 |
| 2025 | increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $23,000 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by | -$44,504 |
| 2025 | cash, beginning of year | $326,316 |
| 2025 | cash, end of year | $281,812 |
| 2025 | cash | $281,812 |
| 2025 | accounts payable | $11,959 |
| 2025 | total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $1,202,356 |
| 2025 | net change in cash | -$44,504 |
| 2025 | bad debt expense | $45,316 |
| 2025 | retained earnings | $963,162 |
| 2025 | salaries, wages, and related | $472,522 |
| 2025 | office expense and other | $46,101 |
| 2025 | increase) decrease in refundable deposit | -$4,993 |
| 2025 | increase) decrease in accounts receivable | -$77,393 |
| 2025 | total operating expenses | $1,686,679 |
| 2025 | due from affiliate | $688,000 |
| 2025 | additional paid-in capital | $136,235 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $1,171,449 |
| 2025 | increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$11,133 |
| 2025 | retained earnings, beginning of year | $336,984 |
| 2025 | retained earnings, end of year | $963,162 |
| 2024 | cash | $326,316 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable, net | $119,251 |
| 2024 | due from affiliate | $65,000 |
| 2024 | property and equipment, net | $43,431 |
| 2024 | total assets | $553,998 |
| 2024 | accounts payable | $1,646 |
| 2024 | deferred revenue | $11,133 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $29,779 |
| 2024 | deferred franchise fees, net of current | $51,000 |
| 2024 | additional paid-in capital | $136,235 |
| 2024 | retained earnings | $336,984 |
| 2024 | total shareholders' equity | $473,219 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $553,998 |
| 2024 | revenue | $1,507,173 |
| 2024 | advertising | $243,031 |
| 2024 | depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $12,524 |
| 2024 | legal and professional fees | $327,500 |
| 2024 | office expense and other | $25,592 |
| 2024 | rent | $2,273 |
| 2024 | salaries, wages, and related | $220,672 |
| 2024 | supplies | $14,764 |
| 2024 | travel and meals | $22,593 |
| 2024 | total operating expenses | $868,949 |
| 2024 | opertaing income | $638,224 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $665,396 |
| 2024 | retained earnings, beginning of year | $220,123 |
| 2024 | shareholder distributions | -$548,535 |
| 2024 | retained earnings, end of year | $336,984 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $665,396 |
| 2024 | depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $12,524 |
| 2024 | increase) decrease in accounts receivable | -$118,217 |
| 2024 | increase) decrease in due from affiliate | -$65,000 |
| 2024 | increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,646 |
| 2024 | increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $68,000 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by | $549,434 |
| 2024 | member distributions | -$548,535 |
| 2024 | net change in cash | $899 |
| 2024 | cash, beginning of year | $325,417 |
| 2024 | other income | $27,172 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $80,779 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $510,567 |
| 2024 | cash, end of year | $326,316 |
| 2024 | current maturities of deferred franchise fees | $17,000 |
| 2024 | increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$14,915 |
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.
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