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Requirements

In order to be considered for a Kolache Factory franchise, applicants must:

  • Have significant business experience and strong management, leadership
    and social skills
  • Demonstrate a strong desire to succeed and be able to function as
    part of a team
  • Have the proven ability to manage finances, as well as employees
  • Be committed to the day-to-day operations of their particular bakery (ies) (For this reason, Kolache Factory does not grant franchises to absentee owners.)

While it is not necessary to have restaurant or bakery experience, a background in the industry will be considered favorably when reviewing an application.

  • Net worth requirements: $500,000
  • Liquid asset requirements: $150,000

     

    INITIAL FRANCHISEE INVESTMENT

    • Franchise Fee: $35,000 (Method of payment - lump sum)
    • Franchise Term: 10 years
    • Building Requirements: 1,540-1,800 sq. ft.
    • Estimated Initial Investment: $340,330.00 - $474,000.00*

    *These are the estimated total investment costs associated with opening a Kolache Factory bakery-cafe and operating it for a 90 day period. Estimated initial investment costs can vary greatly depending upon a number of factors including bakery-cafe location and size, and the amount of leasehold improvements required.

     


    OTHER FEES:

    • Royalty Fee: 6%
    • Advertising Fee: 3%

    KOLACHE FACTORY SPECS REQUIREMENTS

    • Kolache Factory bakery-cafes are typically located in strip shopping centers and range in size from 1,540-1,800 sq. ft.

    • Market demographics are based on a minimum three mile population of 60,000, with a minimum average household income of $60,000.

    • The bakery-cafes provide limited customer seating because most of our customers purchase kolaches for off-premises consumption.

    • In order to ensure that Kolache Factory bakery-cafes are consistent in appearance, they must be built-out or remodeled to Kolache Factory's specifications.

       

    Frequently Asked Questions about Kolache Factory Franchises