2026 FDD Issued Mar 30, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Nov 3, 2026
Paris Baguette Franchise Cost (2026)
A Paris Baguette franchise costs an estimated $727,515 – $1,860,550 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $50,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Paris Baguette Cafe. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 5% of Gross Sales, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $728K – $1.86MItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $50KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 5% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Units (2025)
- 269Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 0.8% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Paris Baguette
Cafe build-out drives much of the distance between the low and high Item 7 totals. The FDD's low real-estate estimate is described as typical only for a nontraditional location, even though the same investment table discusses traditional-Cafe construction. That qualification matters when reading the low endpoint: it is not a separate, complete traditional-Cafe budget. The cover also gives a higher first-location total for a four-Cafe Area Development Agreement, where a development payment is required before the remaining per-Cafe fee is due.
The sales group in Item 19 excludes kiosks even though those franchised outlets appear in the broader outlet history. It also includes only Cafes that operated for the full calendar year. The franchisor says its POS and franchisee-reported sales figures have not been audited or verified, and the reported amounts are before operating costs. The difference in scope means the franchised sales sample cannot be treated as the performance of every Cafe counted at year end.
The ongoing bill includes a royalty and a separate Marketing Fund payment, plus required local marketing spending. Item 6 also lists monthly software costs passed through to designated vendors; a further technology fee is reserved but is not currently collected. These different fee conditions matter because a simple percentage of reported sales leaves out the software bill and would incorrectly include the uncollected technology fee. The outlet table records transfers between owners separately from opening and exit movements.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Paris Baguette?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $50,000 for Paris Baguette. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
The first single-Cafe Initial Franchise Fee is $50,000. A second or later Cafe costs $40,000, and qualified Area Developers also receive a $40,000 per-Cafe fee. An Area Developer pays a separate $20,000 per scheduled Cafe at agreement signing, creditable against the discounted fee while compliant with the development schedule. A one-time 15% military discount may apply to the first Cafe. These alternatives do not change the standard first-Cafe fee.
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Paris Baguette, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Paris Baguette franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24.
Item 7 of Paris Baguette’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single paris baguette cafe at $727,515 – $1,860,550. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Real Estate or Advance Rent, Security Deposit and Other Prepaid Costs | $10,000 | $90,000 |
| Building Costs/Leasehold Improvements | $325,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Equipment and Fixtures | $167,956 | $350,000 |
| Signs | $7,500 | $25,000 |
| Smallwares | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| Point of Sale System, Hardware, Software and Surveillance Equipment | $8,000 | $14,500 |
| Opening Inventory | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Grand Opening Promotion | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Licenses, Permits, Fees and Deposits | $4,510 | $18,710 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $11,109 | $16,450 |
| Insurance | $3,405 | $4,890 |
| Attorneys' Fees and Business Consultants | $6,535 | $12,500 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $20,000 | $65,000 |
| Cost of Goods During Training | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Test Fit Drawings and Survey | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| Additional Funds for First Three Months | $30,000 | $100,000 |
| Total | $727,515 | $1,860,550 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| First Cafe under four-Cafe Area Development Agreement | $777,515 – $1,910,550 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 25 restaurants & food records without a source-review hold is $1,297,100.
The Item 7 table spans PDF pages 24-26. The single-Cafe low real-estate estimate is described as typically achievable only for a nontraditional Cafe even though the same table describes traditional-Cafe construction. The FDD gives a separate first-Cafe Area Development Agreement total on its cover. Both endpoints of the single-Cafe table sum to the printed total. Land purchase and certain unusual site costs are excluded by the FDD's notes.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Paris Baguette charge? (Item 6)
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of Paris Baguette’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales | Every period | Calculated and paid weekly. A qualifying opening incentive reduces the rate by one percentage point for the first twelve months. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Marketing Fund Fee | 2% of Gross Sales | Every period | Calculated and paid weekly. Current rate is 2%; the FDD allows an increase to 3%. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Local Marketing Requirement | 1% of Gross Sales | Every period | Required local marketing spending; the franchisor may direct payment to itself or its designated agency. Combined fund and local requirement may not exceed 4% of quarterly Gross Sales. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Additional Site Evaluation Costs | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable costs and travel for additional on-site visits beyond the included visits. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Software Costs | $250 – $500 per month | Every period | Current range paid through the franchisor to designated vendors; service mix and price may change. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Technology Fee | $0 per month | When it applies | The FDD says it is not currently collected. If introduced, the initial fee may be up to $200 monthly, with a $300 monthly maximum. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Late Fees | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of 18% annually or the lawful maximum on overdue amounts, plus bank charges. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $150 | When it applies | Current fee per returned check or failed transfer; may increase to $200. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Additional Training and Support Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $300 per trainer per day plus travel and other expenses; contractual maximum $450 per trainer per day plus expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Remedial Training Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $300 per trainer per day plus costs and expenses; may increase to $450 plus expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Conference Fee | Varies | When it applies | Conditional mandatory attendance when a national conference is held; currently actual per-person cost, with a permitted maximum of 150% of that cost. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Transfer Fee | $40,000 | When it applies | Additional transfer expenses apply; the fee is waived for specified death or disability transfers, though costs remain. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Franchisor-Assisted Sale Sourcing Fee | Varies | When it applies | Three percent of the Cafe purchase price if the franchisor introduces the eventual buyer; this is not a percentage of Store Gross Sales. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Securities Offering Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $3,000 plus review costs; maximum $4,500 plus costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | Half the then-current standard Initial Franchise Fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Relocation Fee | Varies | When it applies | A quarter of the then-current standard Initial Franchise Fee plus relocation assistance expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | Conditional step-in operation: 10% of weekly Gross Sales, with $3,000 minimum and $15,000 maximum, plus expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Varies with covered loss. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Audit Fee | Varies | When it applies | Audit cost, underpaid amounts and interest if sales are understated by at least 2% or records are missing or deficient. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Insurance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Actual premium and costs if the franchisor obtains required insurance after franchisee failure. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Enforcement Costs | Varies | When it applies | Conditional contract enforcement costs, including attorneys' fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Conditional costs incurred to correct Cafe deficiencies or for mystery shopper programs. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies | When it applies | Conditional early-termination formula based on prior royalty and Marketing Fund payments and the shorter of two years or the remaining term. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Ingredients and Branded Supplies | Varies | When it applies | Required purchases from the franchisor or affiliate; price varies by quantities and products. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Equipment | Varies | When it applies | Replacement equipment and furnishings from the franchisor, affiliate or designated supplier; cost varies. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Supplier Evaluation | Varies | When it applies | Franchisor costs if a franchisee requests evaluation of a new supplier. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Compliance Audit | Varies | When it applies | Currently $250 plus reinspection expenses when deficiencies are found; may increase to $375 plus expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Local Department of Health Failure Charge | Varies | When it applies | Currently $300 per team member per day plus expenses after a failed health inspection. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
Among the published restaurants & food records with comparable flat royalties, the median is 6%; Paris Baguette lists 5%. This is the site’s sample, not an industry-wide estimate.
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Paris Baguette startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Over a 10-year period, startup investment plus modeled recurring fees for Paris Baguette total approximately $3,197,862 – $4,360,897. Based on the average sales, franchised cafes disclosed in Item 19 ($3,050,434, 2025 calendar year), recurring fees come to about $247,035 – $250,035 a year:
| Expense Component | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Startup investment (Item 7) | $727,515 | $1,860,550 |
| Recurring fees × 10 years (Item 6) | $2,470,347 | $2,500,347 |
| Startup + modeled fees | $3,197,862 | $4,360,897 |
Calculated model, not a disclosed FDD total. Assumes flat sales at the disclosed figure. Excludes rent, payroll, food or product costs and taxes, which the FDD does not set. Change the assumptions in the calculator · Estimate your payback for Paris Baguette.
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 7 (startup inputs), PDF p. 24.
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 6 (fee inputs), PDF p. 17.
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 19 (sales input), PDF p. 65.
Item 20: Paris Baguette franchised outlet history
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 71.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 261 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 8 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 0.8% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 39 | 0 | 137 | 0% |
| 2024 | 137 | 51 | 2 | 186 | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 186 | 77 | 2 | 261 | 1.1% |
Franchised units went from 98 to 261 over 3 years (+163).
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables. Compare Paris Baguette’s exit rate with other brands.
12 units changed owners in 2025.
PDF page 71 prints the Table 3 all-state franchised totals. Transfers are the Table 2 totals on page 69 and company-owned endings are Table 4 totals on page 72. The 2025 year-end franchised count includes outlets outside Item 19's full-year, non-kiosk sales group. The 2024 two ceased-other outlets and 2025 two terminations are disclosed movement categories, not a direct measure of every physical Store closure.
How much do Paris Baguette franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 65.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Sales, Franchised Cafes of $3,050,434 (2025 calendar year, 162 full-year franchised Cafes after excluding 24 kiosks). Paris Baguette’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees such as the royalty (5% of Gross Sales) come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Paris Baguette franchise agreement term?
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 58.
The standard Paris Baguette franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17 describes a ten-year term from opening, shortened if the Cafe lease is shorter, and two possible consecutive five-year renewal terms subject to stated conditions.
How long does it take to open a Paris Baguette franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Paris Baguette 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 37.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: approximately twelve months. The agreement requires you to open within 365 days after signing unless a written extension is granted.
Site availability, permitting, and site modifications can shorten or lengthen the estimate.
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Sources
Paris Baguette Family Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 30, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 14
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 24
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 65
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 71
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 58
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued March 30, 2026).