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West Coast Sourdough Franchise Review (2026)

Cost, Item 19 earnings & fees — from the actual FDD

A private-equity-grade read of the West Coast Sourdough Franchise Disclosure Document — the real cost to open, the earnings picture, and the risks a salesperson has no incentive to mention.

Food & BeverageQSR/fast casual

Item 19 · earnings disclosure

Not disclosed

This franchisor chose not to publish unit earnings. That is itself a data point — the full report shows how to pressure-test economics through Item 20 operators instead.

Diligence risk level

Medium

No Item 19 financial performance representation — earnings are undisclosed, which is itself a caution.

Does it fit your capital?

How much can you put toward opening?

The cash you have for the build-out — the one number the whole deal is measured against.

Estimated cost to open (Item 7)your capital ▎

$73,250$1,109,000

Capital gap to top of range$859,000SBA loan or partner likely

At a glance

System units

+0 / −0 last yr

Earnings (Item 19)

Withheld

ask Item 20 operators

Royalty

—

see fee model in report

What the sales deck won't lead with

Descriptive, FDD-cited disclosures — read them before discovery day.

▲The FDD discloses: The primary trademark is not federally registered, which could lead to expensive brand changes if challenged.(Special Risks, p.iv)

▲The FDD discloses: Failure to maintain minimum sales performance levels (Development Quota) may result in loss of territorial rights or termination.(Special Risks, p.iv)

▲The FDD discloses: Disputes must be resolved by mediation, arbitration, and/or litigation only in California, which may cost more and force less favorable settlements.(Special Risks, p.iv)

Every fee, tripwire and territory term is in the full report

The full report opens

What you'd actually keep — that revenue modeled to profit after royalty, fees and debt service
The full Item 19 breakdown — 0 disclosed cohorts
Financial-health severity grade (Item 21 audit)
Every fee and hidden cost, with page cites
Operational tripwires and territory terms

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