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Step 1 is to submit an inquiry and someone will contact you with further information for
your review.

When you feel like taking the next step you can submit your application which starts the process, though is not a commitment by you at this time.  Once the application is received our Franchising Team will set up a direct call or zoom.

Once we have received all the info we require and you are properly disclosed as required by law, you could become a Franchisee within 4 to 6 weeks. As a franchisee our team will work with you on site selection, and the other steps go get your business open. This typically takes six to twelve months.

You do not need any formal baking experience to operate the franchise. Our training programs provide you with the knowledge needed to run the operations yourself. The role is operating a business, not being a baker.

Throughout the program, our training consultants will teach you everything you need to know about managing your Origin Bakery franchise. This includes how to monitor and manage operations and finance, the full baking process, production planning, stock control, marketing, managing staff and wages, performance and recruitment management, occupational health and safety, and more.

The Origin Bakery training program runs for 2 weeks in a corporate store and then 2 weeks in your new store, but can vary depending on how much time you need to be comfortable and confident in your baking, sales, and business management skills.

Your training will take place primarily in one of our operating bakeries, so you’ll be right in the middle of the action! We’ll match you up with a suitable training bakery, and that franchisee and their team – along with your Training Consultant and Area Manager – will teach you everything you’ll need to know about operating a successful Origin bakery. In most cases, your training bakery will be close to home, however there may be a need for some travel depending on your area.

The initial investment depends whether you plan to purchase a new or existing bakery. The cost of a new location is approximately $350,000+. The cost of an existing location can be anywhere from $300,000 - $1,000,000+. 

Submit an inquiry to learn more about a specific bakery location. Our Franchise fee is $40,000.

You will require 30% of the total investment in cash or liquid assets, plus working capital. For a new bakery purchase, this is approximately $75,000 to $100,000. If you don’t quite qualify, we’d still like to hear from you to discuss your passion for freshly baked bread and goals of an Origin Bakery business ownership, as we may be able to provide some financial assistance in some circumstances.

It’s your responsibility as franchisee to secure financing for your bakery purchase, and we recommend talking to your financial adviser or preferred financial institution. However, our Team can direct you to sources that specialize in Franchise financing.

The Origin model is based on sole ownership and family partnerships. Owning a small business is hands-on, and our success can be attributed to active ownership.

Origin is open to other ownership structures where the main franchisee remains active in the management of his bakery or portfolio of bakeries. Ownership structures outside of a family relationship are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Origin Franchisor charges franchisees an ongoing Royalty Fee of 6% of weekly sales. Franchisees also invest 2% of weekly sales into our Marketing and Advertising fund. Some other franchise fees and charges may apply from time-to-time, and these are all detailed in our disclosure document.

Origin looks at the demographics of the area and the needs of your community to choose the best situated location for your business and help you select the best place for success for you and your business.

Absolutely! We encourage it. Get the first one up and going, and then take all that knowledge and experience to the next location you choose.

We are currently focusing on western Canada, starting on
the Island and the Lower Mainland areas but are open to other regional centers.

Origin Bakery will identify the site and conduct the lease negotiation, but we see it as a mutual discussion and decision. If you think a Origin Bakery bakery will work in your local area, we would be happy to work with you to investigate possible franchise opportunities, and we value your input in this process.

To be successful as a Origin Bakery franchisee, you need to be regularly involved in the day-to- day operations of your bakery. You’ll be most active in your first year, and spend more working hours on site. Once your bakery is at a point where it’s being managed effectively, we’ll guide you as you scale back your hours and find your ideal work/life balance.

We believe in hard work, and good rest! Bakeries are open 6 -7 days a week and closed on most holidays. Your daily hours of operation will depend on the flow of foot traffic around your bakery. A typical bakery’s public operating hours start at 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. Different communities work with different operations. Sometimes you have to be up and operating for a bit to find out what the best rhythm will be for the business.

At the very beginning it is likely that you will feel like you live at the Bakery. However, we have fully managed systems that once all of your staff are fully trained, you will have time off just like your employees. We do not believe in being a slave to work. Diligent work, great management systems and well trained staff will make sure that you have control of your time in your life!