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Great Harvest Bread Co.
GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. stores are neighborhood, retail bread bakeries, specializing in the best tasting, made-from-scratch, naturally fresh whole wheat breads you ever had. These unique stores also serve scratch-made cookies, scones, muffins, specialty breads, coffee and an inviting and fun environment for customers.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1976
Franchising Since:
1978
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
205
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
205
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
205
100%
In 42 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
205
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Utah
16
2. Michigan
15
3. Colorado
13
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$350K
Cash Investment:
$70-75K
Total Investment:
$93-717.8K
Average Total Investment:
$405K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$35K
Average Franchise Fee:
$35K
On-Going Royalty:
5-7%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
0%
Average Number of Employees:
3 Full-time, 6 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,800-2,100 (2,099 average)
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
Stand-alone Buildings
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
No
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
30
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
