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Buy a Great Harvest Bread Franchise

Great Harvest Bread Company is a franchise specializing in made-from-scratch whole grain breads and bakery café products, founded in 1976 by Pete and Laura Wakeman in Montana. The brand is known for baking fresh bread daily using simple, high-quality ingredients, including wheat sourced from local Montana farmers. Over nearly 50 years, Great Harvest has grown to nearly 200 independently owned locations across 45 states, maintaining a strong emphasis on authenticity, community, and individuality. The franchise offers a variety of bakery items, sandwiches, soups, salads, and breakfast options, evolving into a bakery-café model that serves customers throughout the day.

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Why buy a Great Harvest Bread Franchise?

Investing in Great Harvest offers entry into a proven, authentic bakery franchise with a strong brand heritage and a differentiated product line emphasizing whole grains and scratch baking. The franchise’s supportive culture, evolving bakery-café concept, and focus on local customization provide franchisees with a meaningful and profitable opportunity in a growing segment of the foodservice industry. Initial investment ranges from approximately $311,000 to $592,000, including a $35,000 franchise fee.

Great Harvest Bread Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $35,000

    • Initial Investment

      $168,262 - $984,154

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 200 hours on the job training

    • 93 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Great Harvest Bread – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Great Harvest provides franchisees with comprehensive training in baking techniques, store operations, marketing, and accounting. Support includes assistance with site selection, store design, and ongoing operational guidance. The company fosters a collaborative franchise community focused on excellence, innovation, and local customization.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Great Harvest is recognized as the nation’s first family of independently owned whole grain bakeries and has built a loyal customer and franchisee base. Its longevity, consistent growth, and reputation for quality underscore its respected standing in the bakery franchise sector.

  3. Industry / Market

    The bakery café segment is expanding as consumers increasingly seek fresh, wholesome, and locally sourced food options. Great Harvest’s focus on whole grain breads and made-from-scratch products aligns with growing health and wellness trends, positioning it well for continued market relevance and growth.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Great Harvest franchisee is passionate about baking, quality food, and community engagement. Prior baking or restaurant experience is helpful but not mandatory due to thorough training. Owners should be committed to hands-on operation and maintaining high product and service standards.

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