1. The Concept: Traditional European-style hearth bread, rolls, croutons and an optional line-up of coffees and other related items.

2. Founded: In 1993, Milwaukee, WI. Franchising began in 1993.

3. Total average investment:

Franchise Fee (directly to Franchisor)	$30,000
Other Initial Expenses (includes equipment, inventory, marketing, and miscellaneous expenses for first three months)	$208,500-$287,000
Approximate Total Investment	$238,500-$317,000

The total investment will vary from store to store depending on the size and location of the site.

4. Financing: We do not offer direct or indirect financing. However, we do offer assistance with a prototype business plan for third party lending once a Franchise Agreement has been signed.

5. Store size: 2,000 square feet is ideal, but it will depend on each site.

6. Royalty fee: 7% of gross monthly receipts, with a reduction in following years.

7. Training: We offer a comprehensive training program that includes the following:
* Site selection and layout design assistance.
* Six week total training incorporating our baking methods with day-to-day operations.
* Proven system for mixing and preparing our recipes for the baking process.
* Store organization and policies.
* Marketing, promotion and advertising ideas and support.
* Staffing requirements.
* Bookkeeping procedures.
Our training goal is to inform, encourage and inspire our team members to be good corporate citizens, great bakers and resourceful, profitable Breadsmith owners.

8. Communications: An informative compilation of helpful advice, strategy, shared ideas and news from owners, managers, and staff from throughout the Breadsmith system that will inspire and teach you to be the most efficient Breadsmith owner you can be.



1) Download our franchising info kit (346k) and complete the application and personal financial statement (or complete online) to receive a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC).
2) Set up telephone interview with Breadsmith representative.
3) Begin due diligence to determine if Breadsmith is the right fit for you.
4) Secure financing.
5) Visit Breadsmith Corporate Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.
6) Sign franchise agreement and submit franchise fee.
7) Secure store location.
8) Begin site leasehold improvements.
9) Attend three-week training program.
10) Complete leasehold improvements.
11) Finish additional two-week training at your location.
12) Open your Breadsmith!

For more franchising information please call Breadsmith at (414) 962-1965 or download an informational packet and a franchise application (346k). We will be happy to help you in any way that we can to help you start baking world class breads in a Breadsmith store of your own. Thank you for your interest.