Great Harvest Bread Co.

Franchise Overview

Great Harvest Bread Co. operates a whole grain bakery café franchise where owners mill fresh wheat daily and bake artisan breads, pastries, and sandwiches from scratch, running community-centered storefront locations that serve health-conscious consumers seeking a quality alternative to mass-produced baked goods.

Key Highlights

Daily in-store wheat milling anchors a genuine whole grain, scratch-baking commitment
Transparent, high-quality ingredients — often locally grown grains — build deep customer trust
Neighborhood hub atmosphere cultivates loyal community ties beyond a typical bakery visit
Comprehensive training spans baking technique, recipes, store design, and lease negotiation support

Great Harvest Bread Co. offers franchisees a rare combination of culinary craft and proven business systems, making it a compelling choice for operators passionate about wholesome food and authentic community connection.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since1980

Number of Units155

Min Liquid Capital$70,000

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$592K – $911K

Great Harvest Bread Co. Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Great Harvest Bread Co. FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Great Harvest Bread Co FDD 2026

April 2026

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Great Harvest Bread Co FDD 2025

February 2025

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Great Harvest Bread Café FDD 2024

March 2024

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Great Harvest Bread Co FDD 2023

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Great Harvest Bread Company FDD 2022

March 2022

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Great Harvest Bread Company FDD 2021

February 2021

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Great Harvest Bread Company FDD 2020

February 2020

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Great Harvest Bread FDD 2019

March 2019

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Great Harvest Bread Co FDD 2018

March 2018

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Great Harvest Bread Co. FDD 2017

March 2017

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Great Harvest Bread Co FDD 2016

February 2016

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Great Harvest Bread Co. FDD 2015

May 2015

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