The Freedom Franchise

Heidi Melendez, Director of Franchise Development

Welcome!

Getting to Know Great Harvest

• 200+ Great Harvest bread stores across the country

• Each bakery reflects has a unique personality

• Bakery owners are passionate their craft• We're seeking more people with a

passion to run a great business!

What is a Freedom Franchise?

• A playbook, not a rule book• Freedom to run your own show• Proven, scalable, profitable business

model• Middle ground between a traditional

franchise and mom & pop shop

Our Mission Statement

Be loose and have funBake phenomenal bread

Run fast to help customersCreate strong, exciting bakeriesAnd give generously to others

Real Food

Handcrafted, Wholesome, Whole Grains

• Flavorful & rich in nutrients• Made-from-scratch products• Created with the freshest, most relevant

ingredients• Simply phenomenal bread

Real People

Our Owners

• From former corporate executives to small town schoolteachers.

• Free-flowing ideas keep us fresh• Collaboration at its best

The Great Harvest Staff

• True experts• Dedicated• Passionate about this business• Fun and energetic• Generous with guidance and expertise

Community Involvement

• Giving generously to others is a core fundamental

• We believe in being a friend to and serving your community

• One of the most rewarding aspects of the business

Real Business

Proven Business Model

• Only successful artisan-bread franchise in the country

• Baking made-from-scratch bread featuring freshly milled whole grains since 1976

• More than $100,000,000 in sales nationally

• Experiencing positive growth in U.S. markets

TimingThis is a fabulous time to be in the bread business. Arguably the best in history. We have never had a more food educated public than now and they are demanding hand crafted, wholesome products just like what we produce at Great Harvest.

According to a recent major food publication “the artisan bread movement has changed the course of baking in this country,” and speaks of bread epiphanies and of an “almost mystical revelation that bread could be this good.” It even speaks of “innovative” bakeries that are installing mills on site for fresher flour.

The Path to Ownership

The Application

Evaluating fit•People•Location •Lifestyle•Owner operators

Phone Q&As

• Getting to know you• Setting expectations• Reviewing FDD• Discussing plans for financing• Your vision• Answering any questions

Due Diligence

• Vision• Bakery visits

Due Diligence

• Vision• Bakery visits• Conversations with owners based on profiles• Identifying possible locations• Interviewing family and friends• Identifying opportunities to get more

involved in the community• Legal considerations

Discovery Day• Trip to Montana• Opportunity to meet representative from each

department– Development– Legal– Bakery Logistics & Training– Bakery Support & Services– Marketing– Social Media– Accounting– Location Hunting

Next Steps

To begin the process with us, please complete an application. An application form can be downloaded directly from our website at http://www.greatharvest.com/franchise/application.html.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions at any time. I can be reached directly at 800-442-0424 x646 or by email at heidim@greatharvest.com.

Thank You For Your Time!