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Bakery & Breakfast · 68 Brands
Bakery & Breakfast franchises typically require $402K–$825K to open (median $650K), charge a median 5% royalty, and we track 68 brands with FDD data; 56 of them disclose Item 19 earnings. Every figure comes from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 7 for the investment range, Item 6 for royalties, and Item 19 for earnings. Compare the leading brands side by side in the table below before you shortlist.
Bakery and breakfast franchise costs typically range from about $200,000 for bakery cafes and donut shops to over $1 million for full-service breakfast and brunch restaurants. Bakeries, donut shops, bagel and pretzel concepts, and full breakfast or brunch restaurants share this list, with investment, franchise fee, royalty, and Item 19 data for every brand sourced from its FDD. Sort by lowest fee to compare morning-daypart concepts before you shortlist a bakery brand.
Franchises
68
Avg Investment
$473K–$1087K
Avg Royalty
5.4%
Item 19
82%
12 bakery & breakfast brands ranked by total units in their latest FDD (Item 20). Investment is the Item 7 range; fee and royalty come from Items 5 and 6.
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Units | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' | $142K–$1.8M | $90K | 5.9% | 9,963 | Yes |
| Cinnabon | $196K–$715K | $36K | 6% | 1,310 | Yes |
| Auntie Anne's | $158K–$836K | $36K | 7.0% to 8.0% | 1,236 | Yes |
| Panera Bread | $1.2M–$4.6M | $50K | 5% | 1,106 | Yes |
| Crumbl | $849K–$1.5M | $50K | 8% | 1,101 | Yes |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | $475K–$1.2M | $45K | 6% | 771 | Yes |
| Aunt Millie's Bakeries | $37K–$186K | $30K | N/A | 457 | No |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | $189K–$725K | $8K | 5.0% to 7.0% | 423 | No |
| Shipley Do-Nuts | $517K–$855K | $40K | 5% | 381 | Yes |
| Paris Baguette | $728K–$1.9M | $40K | 5% | 261 | Yes |
| Tous Les Jours | $731K–$1.7M | $40K | 5% | 184 | Yes |
| Perkins Restaurant and Bakery | $579K–$3.6M | $15K | 4.0% | 175 | No |
Editor's shortlist. The table ranks by the numbers alone. For our editors' picks, with the trade-offs and FDD footnotes behind each one, read Best Bakery & Donut Franchises in 2026: Dunkin', Cinnabon, Duck Donuts, and More.
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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al ManakeeshFood & Beverage· Est. 2025 | Disclosed | $30K | $261K - $403K | 1% | 1 | |
| American KolacheFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $39K | $233K - $371K | 6% | 5 | |
| Another Broken Egg CafeFood & Beverage· Est. 2017 | Disclosed | $40K | $793K - $1.8M | 5% | 68 | |
| Aunt Millie's BakeriesFood & Beverage· Est. 1903 | None | $30K | $37K - $186K | — | 457 | |
| Auntie Anne'sFood & Beverage· Est. 2006 | Disclosed | $36K | $158K - $836K | 7–8% | 1,236 | |
| AvotoastyFood & Beverage· Est. 2017 | None | — | — | — | — | |
| BAKE CHEESE TARTFood & Beverage· Est. 2018 | Disclosed | $40K | $206K - $440K | 5% | 0 | |
| Ben's Soft PretzelsFood & Beverage· Est. 2012 | Disclosed | $30K | $122K - $345K | 6–7.5% | 81 | |
| Beverly Ann'sFood & Beverage· Est. 2024 | Disclosed | $15K | $170K - $270K | — | 15 | |
| Big Apple BagelsFood & Beverage· Est. 1992 | Disclosed | $25K | $273K - $554K | 5% | 48 | |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries DistributionFood & Beverage· Est. 1996 | None | — | $14K - $607K | — | — | |
| Biscuit BellyFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $40K | $824K - $1.3M | — | 6 | |
| BreadsmithFood & Beverage· Est. 1993 | Disclosed | $49K | $399K - $446K | 5–7% | 28 | |
| Broken Yolk CafeFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $20K | $1.6M - $4.9M | 4% | 39 | |
| Bruegger's BagelsFood & Beverage· Est. 1992 | Disclosed | $35K | $694K - $1.2M | 5% | 45 | |
| CinnabonFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $36K | $196K - $715K | 6% | 1,310 | |
| CinnaholicFood & Beverage· Est. 2014 | Disclosed | $40K | $241K - $527K | 5% | 82 | |
| Cookie AdvantageFood & Beverage· Est. 2001 | Disclosed | $35K | $93K - $171K | 6% | 16 | |
| Corner Bakery CafeFood & Beverage· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $40K | $1.1M - $2.3M | 5% | 32 | |
| Country Waffles Breakfast & LunchFood & Beverage· Est. 1987 | None | $35K | $312K - $809K | 5% | 16 | |
| CrumblFood & Beverage· Est. 2018 | Disclosed | $50K | $849K - $1.5M | 8% | 1,101 |
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Bakery and breakfast franchise costs range from around $200,000 for donut and bakery-cafe formats to more than $1 million for full-service breakfast and brunch restaurants. Kitchen equipment and buildout drive most of the range. Item 7 of each FDD lists the exact investment.
The most affordable bakery and breakfast franchise opportunities are usually smaller donut, bagel, or pretzel concepts with a compact footprint, and some start near $200,000. Sort the table above by lowest investment to compare entry costs.
Breakfast and bakery concepts capture strong morning-daypart traffic, and many operate limited hours that can help control labor. Brands that disclose Item 19 let you review real average sales before investing. Use the Item 19 filter to find brands that publish revenue.
Bakery and breakfast franchise royalties generally fall between 4% and 6% of gross sales, often with an advertising-fund contribution. Every ongoing fee appears in Item 6 of the FDD. Compare rates across brands in the table above.
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