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Baker Street Artisan Breads & Cafe

847 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3337
800#:
Tel: (610) 520-2920
Fax: (610) 520-3199
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Ms. Whitney Myrus, Vice President Franchising


Authentic artisan hand-crafted bread store, with emphasis on pastries, espresso and sandwiches in a cafe setting.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1992; First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 3
Company-Owned Units: 7
Total Units: 10
Distribution: U.S. -- 10; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 3, 4, 3, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; FS, SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $30-60K
Total Investment: $300-600K; Average Total Investment: $450K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees: Franchise: $30K; Average Franchise Fee: $30K
Royalty: 4%
Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks Philadelphia, PA; 7 Days Store Location.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe, Asia

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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