Great Harvest Bread
Food: Retail Sales → Retail Baked Goods
Bake Phenomenal Bread
Own a bakery cafe rooted in fresh whole grains and community generosity.
Revenue Potential$2,928,187from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units157from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Great Harvest Bread is a locally owned bakery cafe franchise that makes delicious, from-scratch breads daily using freshly ground whole wheat flour and pure, simple ingredients. Sourced from Montana's Golden Triangle, the wheat is milled fresh every day. Each location offers its own menu of signature, seasonal, and specialty breads alongside breakfast, cafe items, and goodies. The business philosophy centers on being loose, having fun, running fast to help customers, and giving generously to others.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Great Harvest provides all the advantages of a traditional franchise with a proven business model that lowers risk, combined with the fun of an old school bakery that has evolved with the times. The franchise encourages excellence and winning alongside a spirit of fun and generosity. As a freedom franchise, owners create unique bakery cafes that reflect both the Great Harvest brand and the franchisee's own vision.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$2,928,187
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $591,742–$871,077
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Cash Required
- $1,000,000
- Net worth
- $3,000,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Training is available for two people: the franchisee or main operator and a manager. Franchisees must complete required online coursework before beginning official training. The program includes courses at the company headquarters and on-site at the new store, covering food safety, bread-making, equipment usage, and various other topics related to running a Great Harvest store.
Ideal candidate
Ideal candidates must have liquid capital of at least $1,000,000 and be willing to invest in developing at least one hub and one spoke store in certain territories, as the franchisor prefers franchisees who open multiple bakery cafes. They should also have the desire and creativity to customize their stores under the brand's freedom franchise policies.