MULTI-UNIT
Buyer’s Guide
FOOD
Qualifications
OPPORTUNITY
Description
Since 1991, Corner Bakery
Cafe has emerged as a recognized leader in fast-casual
dining. Thanks to an innovative menu, a neighborhood
approach to development and
exceptional unit-level economics, Corner Bakery Cafe
franchises are attracting the
industry’s most sophisticated,
multi-unit restaurant operators
looking for opportunities in the
fastest growing segment of the
restaurant industry. Offering
dine-in, to-go and best-in-class
catering service, Corner Bakery
Cafe delivers a premier bakery
cafe experience in the heart of
neighborhoods everywhere.
SITE LOCATION
Assistance
Benefit from our success. Real
estate, design and construction
support includes: market planning,
site evaluation, development
orientation, project management
support, prototypical documents,
complete equipment specifications, design support, construction
document review and approval,
construction review and site visits,
and pre-opening support.
Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 2006, founded 1991
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 32%
Total Franchise Operating Units: 52 (as of 2/3/14)
Company Operating Units: 110
Capital Investment: $854,000 - $2,375,000
Franchise Fee (per unit): Total $35,000
(Development Fee = $10,000 + Franchise Fee = $25,000)
Royalty Fee (per unit): 5%
Advertising Fee (per unit): .75%
Earnings Claims: No
Build-Out Options: Inline, free standing, malls, urban, office
buildings, airports, train stations, and other non-traditional venues
Available Territories: AL, ID, IN, IO, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO,
MT, NB, NV, NH, NM, NC, NE, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, VT,
WA, WV, WY
Limited in: AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, KS, LS, MD, MA, NY, PA, TX
Contact
Gregg Koffler
VP, Franchise Sales
(888) 732-3929
Franchising@
CornerBakeryCafe.com
CornerBakeryCafe.com/
Franchise-Information
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(as of 2/3/14)
MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2014
Here is what we’re looking for
in our franchisees: $3 million
net worth, $1.5 million liquidity,
interest in developing minimum of five cafes in a market,
relevant multi-unit restaurant/
retail experience in market to
be developed, demonstrated
real estate expertise in market,
existing infrastructure in place,
strong cultural fit, history of
community involvement, and
best-in-class operators within
your current system.
Rankings
& Awards
Largest Revenue Increase
(+13.6%) and Largest Growth
% in Number of U.S. Units
(13.95%) over last year
(NRN Top 200: Bakery-Cafe
7/22/13); Ranked Highest
by Consumers in Cleanliness
(NRN Consumer Picks:
Bakery-Cafe 3/25/13)
Demographics
3,500 to 4,500 square feet,
high exposure end caps in
shopping centers with strong
lunchtime crowd, easy access
for “convenience-driven” guests,
abundant parking adjacent to
the restaurant, outdoor patio
seating area adjacent to the
restaurant – 20 to 50 seats desirable, close proximity to white
collar employment centers.