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Each Other
What is the typical investment required to open a fun and exciting Great Harvest Bread Co.?

 
Range
Average
Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000
$35,000
Travel & Training Expenses
$381-$12,908
$4,625
Real Estate & Improvements
$8,348-$250,000
$80,131
Equipment
$35,248-$166,801
$80,964
Opening Inventory
(Ingredients & Supplies)
$2,750-$40,171
$9,272
Exterior Signage
$615-$23,793
$6,386
Grand Opening Advertising
$400-$9,571
$3,697
Prepaid Expenses
(City, County, State, Landlord)
$400-$21,232
$6,767
Organizational Costs
(Legal, Utilities)
$425-$42,475
$9,786
Working Capital
(Cash Reserves)
$5,000-$70,000
$15,476
3 Months Rent
$4,455-$19,350
$10,695
TOTAL ACTUAL INVESTMENT
$107,608-$476,350
$245,758

* The total actual investment is a range of actual investments, not the sum of the numbers in the above table.

Q: Why is there a wide range of investment cost?
A: Individual needs and desires may vary. For instance, square footage of space, rent per square foot and level of mechanization desired.

Q: Is financing available?
A: We encourage you to talk to your local banks regarding your financing needs. Great Harvest franchisees are also eligible for expedited and streamlined SBA loan processing through the SBA's Franchise Registry Program. Log on to www.franchiseregistry.com for more information.

More specific details on the Great Harvest system are covered in the FDD.

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