About World of Sourdough Virginia Franchise
World of Sourdough is a fast casual restaurant franchise offering handcrafted sandwiches, soups, salads, and other products using proprietary sourdough bread recipes.
Restaurants are typically 1,250 to 1,500 square feet in strip centers near office and residential areas.
The franchise has experienced rapid growth, expanding from 3 outlets in 2022 to 80 total by end of 2024, with system-wide sales growing from $1.2M to $51.3M.
World of Sourdough Virginia Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 - $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently none (up to 3%) + 1% local | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $285,800 – $568,725 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $286K–$569K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (Currently none (up to 3%) + 1% local) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | $184/month POS + $100/month loyalty |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 328 hours (98 classroom + 230 OTJ) |
| Classroom Training | 98 |
| On-the-Job Training | 230 |
| Training Location | Granite Bay, CA |
| Additional Training | Up to 10 days on-site |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | 2-mile radius |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | 2-mile radius |
| Description | Protected but exceptions for malls, airports, etc. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years (2 renewals) |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Within 15 miles |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
World of Sourdough Virginia Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
World of Sourdough Virginia 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.
World of Sourdough Virginia System Growth
World of Sourdough Virginia currently operates 78 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 58 | 0 | 61 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 80 |
Transfers: 8 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 7 states: AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, TX, VA
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