About Lviv Croissants Franchise
Lviv Croissants is a bakery cafe franchise that began offering franchise opportunities in 2024, backed by Fast Food Franchising Group USA, Inc.
The brand specializes in freshly baked croissants with a wide variety of sweet and savory fillings, bringing an Eastern European bakery tradition to the American market.
The menu features creative croissant variations alongside coffee, pastries, and other cafe items.
Lviv Croissants Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$300K
Average Investment
$653K
Maximum Investment
$1.0M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 (Single Outlet) or $50,000 (Multi-Unit Development for 3 Outlets) | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6.00% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1.00% of Net Sales (Brand Fund Fee); Not to exceed 2% of Net Sales (Cooperative Advertising) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $299,500 – $1,006,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $300K–$1.0M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6.00% of Net Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 1.00% of Net Sales (Brand Fund Fee); Not to exceed 2% of Net Sales (Cooperative Advertising)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (See Notes 1 & 2) | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Market Studies & Site Work | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Lease Costs and Commissions | $0 | $2,000 |
| Architects & Engineers | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Project Management | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| Construction and Tenant Improvements (See Notes 3-6) | $80,000 | $400,000 |
| Design & Décor | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, Menu Boards, Graphics (see Notes 7-9) | $80,000 | $180,000 |
| Vehicles | $0 | $30,000 |
| Signage | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Grand Opening Campaign | $1,500 | $8,000 |
| POS System/Technology Fee (See Note 10) | $3,500 | $8,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies from Franchisor and Affiliates | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies from Others | $4,000 | $20,000 |
| Initial Training and Pre-Opening Expenses (See Notes 11-20) | $24,500 | $55,000 |
| Insurance – First Year Premium | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| Security and Utility Deposits | $4,000 | $90,000 |
| Licenses & Permits | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Legal and Accounting Fees | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| First month’s Rent | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Additional Funds for 3 Months (See Notes 21-26) | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 (Successor Franchise Agreement Fee) |
| Technology Fee | Currently Not Charged; up to $500 per month, subject to CPI increases |
| Audit Fee | $1,500 plus 1.5% interest per month (not to exceed 18% per year) or the highest rate allowed by law, which is 10% per year in California. |
| Late Charge | $200 plus 1.5% on the amount outstanding per month, not to exceed the legal rate, which is currently 10% in California |
| Gift Card Program Purchases and Fee | Cost of gift card plus third party administrator fee, currently up to 10% of gift card face amounts (Not currently activated) |
| Loyalty Program Fees & Redemption Costs | Up to 2% of Net Sales; may require discounts up to 100% of retail price until the program fund can reimburse for redemptions (Not currently charged) |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,500 to $8,000 (Paid directly to vendors) |
| Social media and Local Advertising Costs | Currently $600 minimum per month plus any additional monthly advertising spend; additional spending for social media targeting currently ranges between $100 to $600 per month; Additional voluntary digital marketing spend may total $1500 to $3000 per month. |
| Tuition for Additional Trainees | Up to $200 per day per trainee, currently $100 per day per trainee. Amount depends on length of training program |
| Additional On-Site Training Fee | Currently $100 per day per trainer, plus travel, lodging and meal expenses for our Trainer; may increase up to $500 per day, plus CPI changes |
| Gross-Up Fees | Covers Actual Cost of Taxes Owed. |
| Relocation Fee | 25% of Initial Franchise Fee |
| Extension Fee (Multi-Unit Development Agreement) | $5,000 |
| Insurance Premium Reimbursement | Amount of premiums paid on your behalf and our out-of-pocket costs, plus 25% of premium advance for administrative fee. |
| Sanitation Inspections and Food Safety Audits; Non-Compliance Fines | Currently $215 per inspection; $500 per re-inspection. Fines up to $500 for failed inspection, $200 for reinspection. |
| New Product and Supplier Testing | Actual cost of inspection and testing. |
| Annual Conference Fee | Currently Not Assessed; may charge up to $1000 per annual conference |
| Private Offering Fee (Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Development Agreement) | $5,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse us for our reasonable costs and expenses with reviewing the proposed offering. |
| Data Security Safeguard | Actual cost of defense, advisory fees and resolution costs |
| Bank Fees | Actual Bank Fees charged for insufficient funds or denied access for EFT/ACH transfer plus an administrative fee of $25 per event |
| Indemnification | As incurred |
| Compliance and Enforcement Costs | As incurred |
| Liquidated Damages | The average monthly Royalty Fee and Brand Fund Fee for the 12 months preceding termination, or the number of months the Outlet has been open if less, multiplied by the lesser of 36 or the number of months remaining in the term |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Up to five weeks (up to two weeks at our location and up to three weeks at your location) |
| Classroom Training | 34 |
| On-the-Job Training | 40 |
| Training Location | Atlanta, Georgia area and/or another location selected by us as well as in your location. |
| Additional Training | Additional training may be provided at your request or at our discretion. We currently charge $100 per day plus travel, lodging, and meal expenses for each trainer. We reserve the right to change this fee once annually or charge a reasonable amount for any optional additional training we make available. Annual conventions or regional meetings may also include training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Based on a radius that takes into consideration a population of approximately 100,000. In dense urban and commercial markets and nontraditional venues, the Protected Area may be much smaller than other markets and may have vertical limits as well as horizontal limits. |
| Description | When you sign the Franchise Agreement, unless a precise location is accepted, an area defined by zip codes, a map, or other means (the “Trade Area”) will be designated. Once the precise Franchised Location is approved, a “Protected Area” will be fixed based on a radius considering a population of approximately 100,000, taking into account residential and commercial daytime populations. The Protected Area will be your protected territory where the franchisor and its affiliates will not operate or franchise other Outlets. For Non-Traditional Venue Outlets, the Protected Area is negotiated and generally limited to the Host Facility or a specific area within it. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | ten years |
| Renewal Term | ten years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 (Successor Franchise Agreement Fee) |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must notify the franchisor 6-12 months before the Initial Term ends, be in good standing (not in default, all monetary obligations satisfied, not in bottom quartile of Net Sales or quality assurance scores, not suffered more than one material default in first year, not suffered more than one cured/uncured material default in 24 months), execute a general release of claims, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement, complete required retraining, perform required remodeling/repairs, deliver landlord documents for lease continuation, and pay the Successor Fee. Every five years, you may be required to upgrade the business to current standards, complete retraining, and update equipment/POS. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | For transfers resulting in a change in control or involving 50% or more equity: 90 days prior written notice, comply with right of first refusal, submit price (must not impact operation), pay all amounts owed, not be in default, provide signed assignment contract. Franchisee/owners must execute general release and remain liable for pre-transfer obligations. Transferee must pay Transfer Fee, meet new franchisee requirements (including English proficiency), agree to upgrade/remodel, execute current Franchise Agreement, attend/complete training. Landlord must consent to lease transfer. For non-controlling transfers (20% or more equity): 90 days prior written notice, pay all sums owed. Franchisee/owners execute general release and remain liable for pre-transfer obligations. Transferee pays Transfer Fee, meets new franchisee qualifications, executes assignment and guaranty. For Related Party Transfers: 90 days prior written notice, not in default. Franchisee/owners execute general release and remain liable for pre-transfer obligations. Transferee executes joinder of Guaranty and Restriction Agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for curable defaults (e.g., non-payment, non-compliance with laws threatening public health/safety, failure to provide system access, non-compliance with vendor requirements, other Franchise Agreement provisions) if not cured within specified periods (10 days for non-payment/system access, 24 hours for public health/safety, 30 days for others). Incurable defaults include uncured default, repeated curable defaults, copying System Manual, closing/abandoning Outlet, insolvency/bankruptcy, material inaccuracy in application, underreporting Net Sales (2% three times in 36 months or 5% in any period), false records, unauthorized actions, breach of certain sections, threat to public health/safety, jeopardizing customer/staff safety, default on $100,000+ indebtedness, failure to gain site acceptance/sign lease within 90 days (or 120 with extension), failure to open within one year, or failure to meet Multi-Unit Development deadline. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for a period of two years after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee may not engage, directly or indirectly, in any 'competing business' (defined as an Outlet offering coffee, sandwiches, or bakery products as primary menu items, or a wholesaler selling ingredients for breakfast/bakery products to retailers). After termination/expiration, for two years, franchisee may not engage in any competing business at the Franchised Location, within three miles of the Franchised Location, or within three miles of any Franchised Business open at the time of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Owner-Operator must devote full time and attention to the management, supervision, and operation of the Franchised Business. They must make regular visits to all franchise locations at a minimum of three (3) to five (5) times a week. Franchisees may hire an on-premises manager, but this manager must complete the franchisor's training program and sign a confidentiality and non-competition agreement. The franchisor encourages other supervision methods like photo/video reports, video surveillance, and mystery shopping. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase certain equipment, furnishings, fixtures, supplies, packaging, computer hardware and software, and signage from approved vendors. Proprietary Products and ingredients for Proprietary Products must be purchased from designated suppliers selected by the franchisor. Sensitive Products must be obtained from Approved Suppliers. Certain décor elements, signage, branded packaging, uniforms, semi-finished frozen croissants, tea and coffee, and other branded items must be purchased from the franchisor or its designated Affiliates. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor or its Affiliates may be the sole approved suppliers for certain Proprietary Products and equipment. Franchisor may change identity, specifications, formulas, product preparation instructions, inventory requirements, and designations of Proprietary Products. Franchisor may also add new products or delete existing products. Franchisee must obtain prior written approval for any vendor or supplier other than an approved supplier for source-restricted goods and services. Franchisor may impose limits on the number of approved suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of August 2024, the franchisor derives no revenue or other material consideration from franchisee purchases in the United States. The franchisor and its Affiliates will derive revenue from direct sales to franchisees and may derive revenue from suppliers for franchisee purchases in the future in its sole discretion. The franchisor intends to negotiate preferred vendor agreements that may pay revenues to the franchisor or an Affiliate based on the volume of franchisee purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Lviv Croissants Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Lviv Croissants 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.
Lviv Croissants 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.
Lviv Croissants Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLviv Croissants 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.
Lviv Croissants System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Lviv Croissants currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$150K
Audited by A. Andrew Gianiodis for year ending December 31.
Lviv Croissants Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Lviv Croissants franchise ranges from $299,500 to $1,006,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $20,000 (Single Outlet) or $50,000 (Multi-Unit Development for 3 Outlets). The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Lviv Croissants charges a royalty fee of 6.00% of Net Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 1.00% of Net Sales (Brand Fund Fee); Not to exceed 2% of Net Sales (Cooperative Advertising) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Lviv Croissants 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 Lviv Croissants to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Lviv Croissants 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.
Lviv Croissants has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $299,500-$1,006,500, a 6.00% 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 $20,000 (Single Outlet) or $50,000 (Multi-Unit Development for 3 Outlets) and the total investment ranges from $299,500 to $1,006,500 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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