If you have a passion for baking fresh, made-from-scratch artisan breads while actively serving your community, it’s time to learn more about opening your own neighborhood Breadsmith. Take a look at why franchising with Breadsmith is a great business opportunity and learn more about our requirements for getting started. Better yet, tell us more about yourself by completing our contact form.

Why Breadsmith?

  • Award-winning breads and time honored baking techniques
  • Multiple revenue streams, including retail and wholesale sales opportunities
  • Intensive, hands-on 3-week training program in artisan baking and business operations
  • Site selection assistance and more than 300 hours of on-site support for store opening
  • Ongoing support and assistance from a trusted franchise partner

Martha Garza

Breadsmith of McAllen

“The opportunity to own a local business that truly benefits our neighbors and community is so important to me. We offer our guests something that is special – handcrafted baked goods made from the heart!”

Zac and Demi Holt

Breadsmith of St. Louis

“We love the feeling of being part of a family-run business with a small-town feel, where we can share the amazing products with our customers, both new and old.”

Shawn Burgbacher

Breadsmith of Springfield

“We have had the opportunity to see our customers grow their families and pass along quality handmade bread to their children and grandchildren. We love being an integral part of the community.”

More than
250
Wholesale
Accounts
Nationally

By The Numbers

We’re excited to tell you more about franchising with Breadsmith. Here are some fast facts to get started.

300+

Our bakery owners can select from more than 300 product recipes when determining their locally customized menus.

8.75M

Each year our bakeries use nearly 9 million pounds of our specially-milled flour.

5.4

We bake each of our artisan breads and sweets in a 5.4 ton European hearth stone oven.

1994

We have been franchising bakeries since 1994 and our bakeries can be found in 13 states.

30+

Nearly three dozen Breadsmith bakeries operate throughout the nation, each meeting the distinct needs of the local communities they serve.

7% - 5%

New Breadsmith franchises pay royalties on a sliding scale - 7% in year 1, 6% in year 2, and 5% in year 3 and beyond.
Breadsmith was named Top Artisan Bread Producer by Food Business Review. Read the article here.

Market Selection

  • Major US markets with populations of 150,000 or more
  • More than 80,000 people within a 3 mile radius of bakery location
  • Average household income of $50,000 or more
  • More than 75% owner occupied housing

Franchise Investment

Helping your Breadsmith franchise succeed.

$127,500 – 129,650

Equipment

$166,500 – 172,500

Construction

$354,250 – 399,900

Total Expense
More than
100 tons
Bread
Donated
Anually

Getting Started

Our experienced team is ready to guide you through each step of the franchising process. Before we celebrate the opening of your new neighborhood bakery, however, there are a few important first steps to take. We encourage you to read the following information and contact us with any questions you might have.


1

Explore

Fall in love with Breadsmith!

2

Contact

Tell us more about yourself.

3

Apply

Complete our no fee, no obligation pre-qualifying application. We’ll determine whether the area you are interested in is available and if you meet our basic financial criteria.

4

Discuss

Talk with one of our team members and receive a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

5

Consider

Complete the next steps in the approval process and explore a partnership with Breadsmith!

Additional Resources
There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding to open or purchase a franchised business. We encourage you to learn more about this complex investment by reviewing “A Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise” from the Federal Trade Commission.

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    409 E. Silver Spring Drive
    Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
    414.962.1965