Corner Bakery Cafe charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Corner Bakery Cafe franchise is approximately 6.3% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.3% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $400/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Corner Bakery Cafe has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Corner Bakery Cafe franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Corner Bakery Cafe offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Corner Bakery Cafe currently operates 99 locations (2025 FDD) (32 franchised, 67 company-owned). The system contracted by 4.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -12.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Corner Bakery Cafe is 5.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Corner Bakery Cafe does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Corner Bakery Cafe is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 40 years.

Corner Bakery Cafe's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Corner Bakery Cafe's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Corner Bakery Cafe provides 583 hours of initial training over approximately 15 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Corner Bakery Cafe provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.