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Great Harvest Bread Co.

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Great Harvest Bread Co. system.

Great Harvest Bread Co.
28 S. Montana St.
Dillon, MT 59725-2434
800#: (800) 442-0424 + 252
Tel: (406) 683-6842 + 252
Fax: (406) 683-5537
E-mail: dawne@greatharvest.com
Web Site: www.greatharvest.com
Contact: Ms. Dawn Eisenzimer, Dir. New Franchise Devel.


GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. stores are neighborhood, retail bread bakeries, specializing in the best tasting, made-from-scratch, naturally fresh whole wheat breads you ever had. These unique stores also serve scratch-made cookies, scones, muffins, specialty breads, coffee and an inviting and fun environment for customers.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1976
First Franchise: 1978
Franchise Units: 210
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 211

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 41 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in MI, 15 in UT, 12 in IL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American: 3
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-2,200 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60-80K
Total Investment: $108-352K
Average Total Investment: $221K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 5-7%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/2
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Wk Dillon, MT; 1 Wk ea. 2 Host Trainings; 3-5 Days Store Opening; 5-10 Days 3 Trainers.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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