COBS Bread

Franchise Overview

COBS Bread is a retail bakery franchise where franchisees operate neighborhood bakeries that produce all bread and baked goods fresh from scratch, on premises, every single day — delivering a true in-store baking experience to everyday consumers seeking quality and freshness.

Key Highlights

All unsold product donated daily to local charities, reinforcing community trust
Part of the world's largest retail bakery franchise network with proven global systems
No initial franchise fee required, meaningfully lowering the barrier to entry
Over a decade of franchise association recognition for outstanding franchisee satisfaction

COBS Bread combines a compelling community-first brand promise with comprehensive franchisee support — from site selection and lease negotiation to ongoing operations — making it a well-rounded opportunity in the neighborhood bakery category.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2015

Number of Units700

Min Liquid Capital$200,000

Total Investment$500K – $1M

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