Great Harvest Bread Co.
- Great Harvest Franchising, Inc.
28 S. Montana St.
Dillon, MT 59725-24
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(800) 442-0424 x 252
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(406) 683-6842 x 252
- (406) 683-5537 (Fax)
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 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
205 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
205 |
100.0% |
In 42 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
205 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Utah |
16 |
| Michigan |
15 |
| Colorado |
13 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a 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
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
| Other Marketing Support |
Turnkey Mktg Sys., Mktg Calendar, Holiday Guide |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Host Training or Sandwich Training |
1 Week |
| Dillon, MT |
2 Weeks |
| Store Opening |
3-10 Days |
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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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
3 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
6 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,800-2,100 (2,099 average)
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Strip Center
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Stand-alone Buildings |
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
4 |
| Psychological Profile |
5 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 2 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
18 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, West of Toronto |
| Overseas |
No |
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