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Own a quick-service bakery with the best hours in the business.

Brand overview
American Kolache is a quick-service bakery franchise rooted in American tradition and neighborhood hospitality. With 14 locations across six states, the brand has established itself as a pioneer in the kolache category. Franchisees serve fresh-baked kolaches, savory classics, and sweet favorites made from scratch daily. As kolaches trend nationally, American Kolache gives owners the chance to create the category in their market rather than fight for market share.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
Why choose
Low start-up costs and a small footprint mean less overhead and a faster path to profitability. Enjoy the best hours in the QSR business, operating from 6am to 2pm daily with no late nights or dinner rushes, offering a true quality-of-life advantage. With virtually no competition, you can tap into an untapped market and build something fresh in your community. You also benefit from a proven, growing system with full ongoing support.
Revenue Potential
2024 FDD top performing unit
Training & support
New franchisees complete an 18-day pre-opening training program at a corporate location, featuring both classroom and on-the-job training. A four-day on-site support team assists during your Grand Opening. You receive exclusive recipes and a confidential operations manual. Ongoing support includes recipe development, marketing tools, training programs, and systems upgrades funded through the brand development fund.
Ideal candidate
We seek responsible, hardworking individuals who want to control their future and have prior staff management experience. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, involved in their community, a natural leader, and passionate about the American Kolache brand.