Steps to becoming a San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery Franchisee

We all have a dream. The question is how do you obtain it? The first step is to evaluate and make a plan. Decide what you expect from owning a business. Are you looking for financial freedom? Is a career change what’s important to you? What do you expect from your franchisor? Understand your strengths and weaknesses and decide if franchising is right for you. Do you have the desire, motivation and financial capacity to own and operate a retail business? Do you have knowledge and expertise that would prove helpful, such as a business background or management experience? Are you prepared to work hard and face challenges head on? Do you like working with people? Do you have a San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery location in mind?


Do your homework

Learn everything you can about San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery, from the history of sourdough to the wonderful products offered in our eateries. Explore our website thoroughly. Visit our eateries and try our product. Investigate other opportunities. Can this business satisfy your needs? Does it seem like a good fit? Are your goals realistic and inline with ours?

Complete the Franchise Application

Send us your application by filling out the convenient web form or download the application and fax it to our office. There is no obligation to purchase a franchise when you fill out the application, however it does tell us that you have an above average interest in joining San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery.

Receive and Review the FDD

When we review your Franchise Application and if you preliminary qualify, you will be invited to receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). The FDD contains more specific information on San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery, the Franchise Agreement, Financial Statements and contains a list of Franchisees you may contact. Review the FDD with your attorney and accountant and determine if our opportunity is compatible with your goals, dreams and financial capability.

Call us to get answers to all your questions

Call the San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery Franchise Development team with any questions you or your advisors may have. If you’re ready to continue in the process, you may want to form a Legal Entity for your new business.

Prepare the Franchise Agreement

Next, we will prepare the Franchise Agreement and send it to you. This form has been prepared in compliance with federal and state regulations governing franchise contracts, which requires a uniform agreement for each franchisee. Submit your Franchise Agreement and Franchise Fee to us for final approval by our Executive Approval Committee. If for any reason your Franchise Agreement is not approved, your Franchise Fee will be returned immediately in its entirety.

Secure a San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery location

This is where the real work begins. You know what they say…Location, Location, Location.

Begin Store Design and Construction

The Design and Construction team will assist you in assembling your San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery build team, and the construction process can begin. We will stay in contact with you throughout the design and construction phase. We will provide you with a step by step guideline for this important process and will help keep you on track.

Attend the Comprehensive Training Program

Before you open, you will attend the San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery training course. This is a comprehensive 7-10 day training program where you will learn in a classroom setting and “hands on” working in your eatery.

Grand opening of your San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery

Congratulations! Your San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery is having its Grand Opening! The franchise Support Team is there to support you during your opening.