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House Of Bread

Healthy, premium bread bakery, with over 20 varieties of delicious breads - from traditional honey whole wheat to irresistible sourdough pesto artichoke or the decadent triple chocolate bread. HOUSE OF BREAD's unique recipes use no dairy, refined sugar or fat, yet taste incredible.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1996

Franchising Since:

1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	9	90%
Company-Owned Units:	1	10%
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Total Operating Units:	10	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	10	100%	In 2 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	10	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	7

Registered in Following Registration States:

California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$125-175K
Total Investment:	$250-350K
Average Total Investment:	$300K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$24K
Average Franchise Fee:	$24K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,500

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. San Luis Obispo, CA	Minimum 9 Days
2. Franchisee Location	Minimum 7 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

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Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: