About Pie Bar Franchise
Pie Bar, operating as Laurie's Pie Bar, is a specialty bakery franchise dedicated to handcrafted pies, offering both classic and creative flavor combinations in a warm, inviting setting.
The franchise fee ranges from $26,250 to $35,000, and the brand operates under the umbrella of Pie Bar Holdings, LLC.
The Pie Bar concept combines a retail bakery experience with a cafe atmosphere where customers can enjoy pies by the slice, whole pies for takeaway, and complementary beverages.
Pie Bar Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $26,250 to $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 2% of your Gross R | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $230,600 – $478,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $231K–$478K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% of your Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 2% of your Gross R) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee1 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Your Training Expenses2 | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Premises Deposits3 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Design | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements4 | $75,000 | $165,000 |
| Signage | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Furniture & Fixtures5 | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Equipment5 | $35,000 | $85,000 |
| Computer Systems | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory – Pie Dough and Pet Pies | $2,600 | $3,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | A fee of 5% of the amount owed or $100 per occurrence, whichever is greater |
| Technology Fee | $0 |
| Audit Fee | We have the right under the Franchise Agreement to examine your books, records a |
| Late Charge | $50 |
| Interest Charge | 18% of overdue amount or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is lower |
| Non-sufficient Funds Fee | $100 |
| Relocation Fee | 50% of the then- current initial franchise fee |
| Successor Term Fee | 10% of the then- current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Initial Training | $500 |
| Additional Training - Courses | $500 |
| Additional Training – Franchisee Convention or Business Meeting | $500 |
| Remedial Training Fee | $500 |
| Music Streaming Service | $11 |
| Interim Management Support Fee | $1,000 |
| Examination of Books and Records | We have the right under the Franchise Agreement to examine your books, records a |
| Internal Systems Fee | $0 |
| Operations Manual Replacement Fee | $100 |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Pie Bar Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Pie Bar 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.
Pie Bar Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Pie Bar System Growth
Pie Bar 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 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 0 |
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