About Laduree (Sublicense) Franchise
Laduree is a luxury French pastry franchise world renowned for its exquisite macarons, elegant tearooms, and timeless Parisian aesthetic.
With 16 franchise locations, the brand brings over 160 years of French patisserie heritage to discerning customers who appreciate artisanal craftsmanship and refined dining experiences.
The total investment to open a Laduree franchise ranges from $554,000 to $1.5 million, with a 6% royalty fee.
Laduree (Sublicense) Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$554K
Average Investment
$1.0M
Maximum Investment
$1.5M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | At least 1% of Net Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $553,550 – $1,523,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $554K–$1.5M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Net Sales) and marketing fee (At least 1% of Net Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Fees (Note 1) | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Employee expenses during training (Note 2) | $20,000 | $23,000 |
| Real Property (Note 3) | $22,150 | $102,500 |
| Initial Design Layout (Note 4) | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements, and decorating costs (Note 5) | $180,000 | $780,000 |
| Equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets (Note 6) | $40,000 | $80,000 |
| Pastry Display Case (Note 7) | $55,000 | $140,000 |
| Access to Commercial Kitchen Facility (Note 8) | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Marketing Materials (Note 9) | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Opening Marketing (Note 10) | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Computer System (Note 11) | $2,600 | $4,200 |
| Signage and Menu Boards (Note 12) | $7,200 | $24,000 |
| Initial Inventory—Ladurée Manufactured Products (Note 13) | $22,000 | $30,000 |
| Initial Inventory—Food (Note 14) | $1,500 | $5,500 |
| Initial Inventory—Non-food Ladurée products (Note 15) | $15,000 | $22,000 |
| Professional Fees (Note 16) | $78,000 | $105,000 |
| Utility Deposits (Note 17) | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (Note 18) | $1,400 | $2,800 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) (Note 19) | $35,000 | $120,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee plus reimbursement of our costs |
| Technology Fee | Annual maintenance cost of computer systems: $1,000-$2,000; Annual subscription cost per “Toast” POS system: ~$400 per month. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Replacement Training | $2,000 per person |
| Guidelines Replacement Fee | $50 |
| Alternate Supplier Testing Fee | Charge not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection, as well as the actual cost of any tests |
| Additional On-site Training | $500 per diem training charge plus travel costs |
| Convention Registration | Our then-current convention registration fee |
| Securities Offering Fee | The greater of $10,000 or our reasonable costs and expenses (including legal and accounting fees) |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Insurance | Reimbursement of our costs and premiums |
| Costs and Attorneys Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Taxes Imposed on Us | An amount equal to any sales tax, gross receipts tax, or similar tax imposed on us with respect to any payments that you make to us |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 5-7 days for Designated Principal and General Manager; approximately 20 days (4 weeks) for Pastry Chef. |
| Classroom Training | 20 hours for Designated Principal and General Manager; 0 hours for Pastry Chef. |
| On-the-Job Training | 50 hours for Designated Principal and General Manager; 160 hours for Pastry Chef. |
| Training Location | New York for Designated Principal and General Manager; Paris, France for Pastry Chef. |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require attendance at periodic refresher courses, seminars, and other training programs. Ongoing training will not exceed two separate occasions of up to three days maximum per year, with one on-site and others remotely by teleconference. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, Protected Area |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Typically a circle with a radius of three miles for retail units/kiosks, or a smaller Protected Area in densely-populated areas with an estimated population of at least 50,000 people. For carts, the remainder of the overall facility (e.g., shopping center). |
| Description | Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor, LDI, and their affiliates reserve the right to establish and franchise Ladurée Stores outside the Development Area/Protected Area, establish businesses not operating under the System (even if offering similar products), acquire/operate any business, and market/sell products through alternate distribution channels (including e-commerce) anywhere, but not from a physically located Ladurée Store within the Protected Area. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | one additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Conditions | Timely written notice of intent to renew; remodel/refurbish Store; comply with Sublicense Agreement throughout term; sign new agreement (which may contain materially different terms and conditions); pay renewal fee; meet then-current qualifications and training requirements; provide financial reports; provide proof of right to continue occupancy of location. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of then-current initial franchise fee plus reimbursement of our costs |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must be approved by franchisor (meeting educational, managerial, business standards); franchisee must sign a general release of all claims; transferee must sign a new Sublicense Agreement; premises may require remodeling/refurbishment; all obligations to franchisor (including transfer fee) must be paid. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause, including insolvency, failure to timely find a satisfactory location, unauthorized business closure, violation of confidentiality/non-competition covenants, felony conviction of principals/general manager, submission of false records, or multiple defaults (even if cured). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the franchise term, prohibits engaging in any "Competitive Business" (selling macarons or "up-market" French style pastries). After termination or expiration, prohibits engaging in a Competitive Business within 25 miles of the former Ladurée Store or any other Ladurée Store for two years. Also prohibits transferring the store location to an operator of a Competitive Business for two years after expiration/termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | One owner must serve as the "Designated Principal" and supervise the business. If the Designated Principal does not assume full-time daily supervision, a full-time "General Manager" with acceptable qualifications must be employed to assume this responsibility. Both must successfully complete the initial training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase Ladurée Manufactured Food Products and Non-Food Products exclusively from AmMac, its affiliates, and/or designated Authorized Suppliers. All furniture, fixtures, equipment, signs, and other materials must be purchased exclusively from authorized suppliers. AmMac is the only designated supplier for certain items including Ladurée Manufactured Food Products and Non-Food Products. |
| Supply Restrictions | The cost of purchases and leases from designated/approved sources or those made in accordance with specifications will be approximately 80-95% of the total cost of establishing the Store and 30-40% of the cost of continued operation. The franchisor may limit the number of approved suppliers and refuse proposals for new suppliers if not in the best interest of the System. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | AmMac and its affiliates will derive revenue based on franchisee purchases of Products. AmMac generated $354,295.12 (11% of its total revenues) from product sales to operators of stores franchised or licensed by LDI before AmMac signed the Master Agreements. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor (AmMac Franchising, LLC) does not provide financing arrangements. However, LDI (the Master Franchisor) may offer to enter into a joint-venture with principals for store development, investing between $40,000 and $500,000 per Store in exchange for 30% equity ownership in the joint venture. The franchisor does not participate in or benefit from any investment in the franchisee by LDI. |
Laduree (Sublicense) Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Laduree (Sublicense) does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Laduree (Sublicense) does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Laduree (Sublicense) Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLaduree (Sublicense) has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Laduree (Sublicense) System Growth
Total Units
16
Franchised
6
Company-Owned
10
Laduree (Sublicense) currently operates 6 franchised locations and 10 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | 16 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 7 states: CA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, WA
Laduree (Sublicense) Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Laduree (Sublicense) franchise ranges from $553,550 to $1,523,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Laduree (Sublicense) charges a royalty fee of 6% of Net Sales of gross sales, plus a At least 1% of Net Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Laduree (Sublicense) Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Laduree (Sublicense) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Laduree (Sublicense) does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Laduree (Sublicense) has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $553,550-$1,523,000, a 6% of Net Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $553,550 to $1,523,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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