Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company vs Paris Baguette Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company vs Paris Baguette including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Paris Baguette Franchise
Investment $1,010,985 - $2,252,846$719,271 - $1,401,546
Franchise Fee $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%3% - 5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19871986
Year Franchised 19931988
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Paris Baguette Franchise
Experience

*Experience as a multi-unit restaurant operator *Recognition as a top restaurant operator *Net worth of $7.5 million *Liquid assets of $3 million *Infrastructure and resources to meet our development schedule *Real estate experience in the market to be developed *Total commitment to the development of the Panera Bread brand *Cultural fit and a passion for fresh bread

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Financing Options

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Paris Baguette Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Paris Baguette Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 152 hours Classroom Training: 392 hours
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media Loyalty program/app
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 60

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Paris Baguette Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company

After more than 17 years in the retail industry, Ken Rosenthal changed gears and founded Saint Louis Bread Co. in 1987. His goal was to create a neighborhood bakery where people could pick up fresh-baked bread, meals and snacks. In 1993, Rosenthal sold Saint Louis Bread to Au Bon Pain Co. Six years later, the company was renamed Panera Bread. The future growth of Panera Bread will be based upon company bakery-cafe development as well as the continued sale of franchise area development agreements. Panera Bread does not sell single-unit franchises, so it is not possible to open just one bakery-cafe. Rather, we have chosen to develop by selling market areas which require the franchise developer to open a number of units, typically 15 bakery-cafes in a period of 6 years. Panera Bread franchises must be well-capitalized to open great bakery-cafes and meet this aggressive development schedule. Additionally, they must have a proven track record as excellent multi-unit restaurant operators to operate great Panera Bread bakery-cafes.

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About Paris Baguette

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Paris Baguette offers franchise owners a compelling and rewarding business opportunity. With proprietary recipes, an impressive product line and a proven track record, we are seeking individuals with the passion and motivation to partner with us to continue to bring this authentic local bakery across the United States and Internationally..

Veteran Incentives   15% off franchise fee

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