Au Bon Pain Franchise
Cafe style restaurant
Because we want to prepare our franchise partners for optimal success from the beginning, we only sign Area Development Agreements (ADA) based on a territorial market with a minimum unit potential of 10-20 locations. (We do not sell single unit agreements.) This ADA multi-unit potential enables our franchise business owners to build a significant business in an area with solid earnings potential.
In order to be considered for an Au Bon Pain franchise, you must have the financial and management resources necessary to develop multiple cafes
Criteria include:
* Open cafes in one of the listed expansion areas.
* Offer quality real estate sites in the selected territory.
* Sign an ADA for a minimum of 10 units.
* Have a liquid net worth of $350k per unit, or approximately $2-3M.
* Provide poof of financing from a bank or other financial institution.
* Offer multi-unit restaurant business experience.
* Offer an established management infrastructure within the market you wish to franchise.
* Willingness to adhere to the ABP system.
* A strong desire to succeed, work hard and be part of a winning team.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Au Bon Pain Franchises?
Total Cost: $2,000 USD ,000 USD -$3,000 USD ,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: 2% Marketing commitment
Contact Information for Au Bon Pain
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Au Bon Pain |
Phone Number: 617.423.2100 |
Au Bon Pain In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Au Bon Pain begin operations? Not Available
When did Au Bon Pain begin selling franchises? Not Available
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes