World of Sourdough
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching World of Sourdough franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2021 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX United States Source: franchise.org
Sourdough and Co. franchise specializes in fresh-baked sourdough breads, sandwiches, and artisanal baked goods served in a fast-casual dining environment.
Headline figures
World of Sourdough quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a World of Sourdough franchise?
- The World of Sourdough Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $589,025 for total estimated initial investment — high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $330,000–$589,025 for total estimated initial investment — low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the World of Sourdough initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $49,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 9). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does World of Sourdough charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does World of Sourdough disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The World of Sourdough FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 80). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is World of Sourdough 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
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $589,025 (Total estimated initial investment — high); $330,000 – $589,025 (Total estimated initial investment — low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures and revenue for locations; revenue for 78 76 franchised outlets and 2 affiliate-owned outlets remained operational for the entire year locations; revenue and other measures for 78 76 franchised and 2 affiliate-owned outlets locations; revenue for locations. They are not combined.
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.
- lowPDF p. 21$330,000 – $589,025
- highPDF p. 21$589,025
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9
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 feeMain ongoing fee
22 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?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures
- Who is counted
- All Stores KPI
- Period
- 2024
- Method
- KPI table
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 78 locations
- Who is counted
- All stores open throughout 2025, as listed in Item 19
- Period
- 07 Grass Valley
- Method
- Historical revenue reported to the franchisor; not independently verified
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 78 locations
- Who is counted
- All stores open throughout 2025, Item 19 annual/monthly sales summary
- Period
- low
- Method
- Historical gross sales reported to franchisor; unaudited and not independently verified
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- Systemwide stores
- Period
- 2024
- Method
- System store sales chart
These groups are never combined.
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 ($330,000 – $589,025) 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?
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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 9
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Stores KPI · PDF p. 80
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores open throughout 2025, as listed in Item 19 · PDF p. 77; PDF p. 78; PDF p. 79
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All stores open throughout 2025, Item 19 annual/monthly sales summary · PDF p. 79
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Systemwide stores · PDF p. 80
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
170 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 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Estimated audit cost high
“We expect the cost to be between $3,000 and $5,000 unless your financial records are not well kept.”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 13.
Item 7 · PDF p. 19 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Leasehold improvements — low
“Leasehold Improvements $150,000 $300,000”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 19.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Décor and design — low
“Décor and Design $4,700 $7,300”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 85 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets outlets opened — Oregon, 2024
“Oregon 2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 85 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets reacquired by franchisor — Oregon, 2024
“Oregon 2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 85 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets outlets at start of year — Oregon, 2024
“Oregon 2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 86 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets non-renewals — Texas, 2025
“Texas 2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 86 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets reacquired by franchisor — Texas, 2025
“Texas 2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is state-level Item 20 data; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 86 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets outlets opened — Texas, 2025
“Texas 2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 86 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets outlets at start of year — Texas, 2025
“Texas 2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 85 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets terminations — Oregon, 2024
“Oregon 2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 86 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets terminations — Texas, 2025
“Texas 2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 85 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised outlets non-renewals — Oregon, 2024
“Oregon 2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
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