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$711K
Avg. Store Sales*
$59K
Avg. Monthly Sales*
2.9
Items Per Check*
A Fast-Casual Franchise Built for Growth — and for You
Sourdough & Co. gives you the opportunity to step into a franchise with a premium brand and strong growth potential. With a focus on high-quality, all-natural ingredients, exceptional service, and a health-conscious menu, Sourdough & Co. is positioned to thrive in today’s competitive market. Multiple revenue streams—including third-party delivery, catering, and a strong loyalty program—mean more ways to drive growth and build long-term value. Whether you’re seeking flexibility, scalability, or a brand that resonates with your values, Sourdough & Co. delivers.
Why Own a Sourdough & Co. Franchise?
Do I Need Restaurant Experience?
No. Sourdough & Co. is a simple business model that requires no fryers, no grillers, and no prior experience to become a franchisee! With an experienced leadership team providing proprietary recipes and proven systems, franchisees are set up for success!
How Do You Keep Food Quality High and Service Fast?
Sourdough & Co. is focused on quality, culture, cleanliness and healthier options. This brand is founded upon their Mother Dough, a 158-year-old heritage. Sourdough & Co. uses all natural products with no preservatives.
How Simple Is the Operating Model?
Sourdough & Co. is a simple business model that is both to B2B and B2C. This brand requires minimal employees to start, is easy to train, and has convenient hours of operation. Outside of the storefront, Sourdough & Co. has additional revenue streams including a loyalty program, 3rd party delivery services partnerships, and catering opportunities.
How Established Is the System?
Sourdough & Co. has over 80 locations open and operating across the country with multi-unit owners validating their success! The Sourdough & Co. FDD has a modest Item 7 and a robust Item 19 including 64 locations.
Steps to Franchise Ownership
We invite you to officially start our 7-step mutual evaluation process where you will learn more about this opportunity, and we will learn more about you!
Step 1
Introductory Call
Brand history and what makes us unique.
Step 2
Unit Economics
Startup and operating expenses, reported earnings, send FDD.
Step 3
FDD Review + Q&A
FDD signed, item review, questions answered.
Step 4
Territory Mapping & Confirmation Day Agenda
Territory analysis, C-day invitation, C-day preparation.
Step 5
Confirmation Day
Meet the franchisor’s leadership team, brand approvals, and decision day call.
Step 6
Franchise Agreement Delivery
Personalized franchise agreements delivered and signed, fees transferred.
Step 7
Welcome Call
Celebrate and discuss first steps as a franchisee.
Sourdough & Co. at a Glance
- Category
- Fast-casual sandwich, soup, and salad restaurant franchise ("Naturally Better!"), operating from a retail storefront
- Footprint
- The most established, fastest-growing brand in this portfolio by far: the system has grown from 5 total outlets in 2023 to 99 by the end of 2025, with system-wide sales climbing from $1.23 million (2022) to $58.2 million (2025), and 170 franchise agreements already signed nationwide with 75 new franchised outlets projected to open in the next fiscal year alone
- History
- World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC (Granite Bay, CA, Texas LLC), incorporated March 18, 2021, offering franchises since 2021, doing business as "Sourdough & Co." and "SDCO." Managing Members Jatinder ("Nick") Singh and Lowell Steven ("Steve") Presson lead the brand alongside Director of Operations David Bagley, who has worked with the Sourdough & Co. concept since 2017
- Business model
- A retail sandwich shop serving handcrafted sandwiches, soups, and salads for dine-in, carry-out, catering, and online ordering, typically in 1,250-1,500 square feet of retail or strip-center space
- Initial investment (1st unit)
- $330,000-$589,025 total, including a $49,500 Initial Franchise Fee for your first restaurant (discounted to as low as $30,000 for your 3rd through 10th restaurant under the same ownership)
- Ongoing fees
- Royalty: 5% of Gross Revenues, collected weekly. Local Advertising: currently 1% of Gross Revenues (up to 3%). System Advertising Fund: currently $0 (may be introduced up to a combined 3% cap with Local Advertising). POS/technology and loyalty app fees: currently about $284/month combined
- Agreement term
- 10 years, with the option to renew for 1 additional 10-year term (20 years total)
- Brand site
- sourdoughandco.com
- FDD on file
- World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC FDD (issued March 20, 2026, as amended August 25, 2026, reviewed in full for this brand)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it actually cost, line by line?
A first Sourdough & Co. restaurant runs $330,000 to $589,025 total, covering the $49,500 franchise fee, technology, a complete kitchen and buildout, signage, opening inventory, grand opening marketing, and working capital, with Sourdough & Co.'s own site selection and construction coordination service included to guide you every step of the way.
Source: FDD Item 7What happens after I inquire?
You and one team member get 328 hours of free training at company headquarters in Granite Bay, California, plus 2 to 3 weeks of hands-on opening support at your restaurant, and you can be open within 9 to 12 months.
Source: FDD Item 11Is my market available?
Sourdough & Co. protects your location with a real market buffer, and with the system growing from just 5 outlets in 2023 to 99 today and system-wide sales climbing from $1.23 million to $58.2 million over that stretch, this is one of the fastest-growing, most established brands in the portfolio, so let's find out what's still open in your market.
Source: FDD Item 12Do I qualify?
Yes, you just need a trained, approved manager on-site at all times, whether that's you or someone you designate.
Source: FDD Item 15What ongoing fees do I pay (royalty % and marketing/brand fund %)?
A straightforward 5% royalty on Gross Revenues, with your combined advertising contribution capped at just 3% of Gross Revenues per year.
Source: FDD Item 6Do I need prior industry experience?
No, 328 hours of comprehensive training at headquarters bring a new owner fully up to speed on every part of running the restaurant, taught directly by Managing Member Nick Singh and his team.
Source: FDD Item 11What training and ongoing support is provided?
328 hours of training covering the full system, from menu and vendor relationships to purchasing, customer service, and POS technology, plus 2 to 3 weeks of hands-on opening assistance, an ongoing Operating Manual, and periodic newsletters and refresher training.
Source: FDD Item 11Is this Executive Model Ownership friendly?
Yes, you aren't required to personally staff the restaurant day to day as long as a trained, approved manager runs it on-site.
Source: FDD Item 15How long is the franchise agreement term, and can it be renewed?
A 10-year term with one additional 10-year renewal option gives you up to 20 years to build lasting equity in your restaurant.
Source: FDD Item 17Are financing options available?
You'll want your funding, whether a bank loan, SBA loan, or personal resources, lined up before signing to hit the ground running.
Source: FDD Item 10Do I need employees, or can I run this solo?
You'll build a full counter, kitchen, and dining room team, with Sourdough & Co.'s training including dedicated modules on recruiting, hiring, and managing employees to help you get there.
Source: FDD Item 7Can I own multiple territories or units?
Yes, and Sourdough & Co. rewards it, with your fee dropping from $49,500 for your first restaurant to as low as $30,000 for each one after your third, up to 10 total.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the realistic revenue/profit potential (Item 19 highlights)?
Across the 78 restaurants that operated throughout all of 2025, median Annual Sales hit $716,732, with the top performer topping $1.2 million, and system-wide sales have grown every single year since 2022, real proof this brand is on a genuine growth trajectory.
Is there a discount for veterans, educators, or first responders?
Yes, honorably discharged veterans get a 10% discount off the Initial Franchise Fee for their first restaurant.
Source: FDD Item 5What's the exit strategy - can I sell the franchise later?
When you're ready, Sourdough & Co. ensures a smooth, structured sale process through its right of first refusal, and notably holds no separate option to purchase your business outright, keeping more control of the sale in your hands.
Source: FDD Item 17Do I need a physical location, or is this home-based/mobile?
Yes, a retail storefront typically 1,250 to 1,500 square feet, with Sourdough & Co.'s own real estate and construction teams helping you find and build out the right site.
Source: FDD Item 7Take the Next Step & Build Your Future with a Sourdough & Co. Franchise!
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*78 locations open for all of 2025 reported Total Annual Revenue of $55,496,395.66, the average store sales of $711,492.25 (40 stores or 51.28% met or exceeded the average, Median $716,120.11), average monthly sales of $59,291.02 (40 stores or 51.28% met or exceeded the average, Median $59,676.68), average ticket of $24.54, and average 2.9 Items per check from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. Additional information concerning financial performance can be found in Item 19 of the Franchisor’s FDD.
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