Le Macaron Franchise
The Investment:
French Pastry Franchise
French Pastry Franchise Investment
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Investing in Le Macaron French Pastries®
We’re excited you’ve taken the first step – whether you are a first-time entrepreneur looking to start your journey of business ownership or a seasoned investor looking to add our scalable models to your portfolio.
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Why Can Le Macaron French Pastries Be a Smart Investment?
Owning a Le Macaron French Pastries franchise makes you a member of a team of dedicated professionals, all sharing a common vision and working toward the same goal.
It’s a way of operating that respects the expertise of the craft, and which makes owner care, an essential element in the process.
We want to work with people who connect with our brand approach. It’s why we’ve created a franchise structure designed to help them grow the business.
$30 billion
Bakery Industry
5.8%
Industry Growth Rate
Investment Opportunity and Revenue Potential
Why Can Le Macaron French Pastries Be a Smart Investment?
Le Macaron French Pastries can be the right investment opportunity for potential owners who want to guide the future of the bakery café industry.
Le Macaron Franchise Cost
The average initial investment range for a traditional Le Macaron Franchise pastry shop or permanent kiosk ranges between
$164,180 – $458,560
The average initial investment range for a Le Macaron French Pastries® mobile kiosk is between
$88,730 – $134,060
And the average initial investment range for a Le Macaron food truck is between
$112,530 – $146,560
Types of Expense |
Low |
High |
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| Initial Franchise Fee | $45K | $99K | ||
| Lease, Utility, Rent deposit 3 months | $8K | $24K | ||
| Design & Architectural Fees | $3K | $8K | ||
| Leasehold Improvements and/or Kiosk | $20K | $200K | ||
| Furniture/fixtures | $10K | $25K | ||
| Equipment | $30K | $70K | ||
| Exterior and interior signage/graphics | $1K | $8K | ||
| Initial inventory | $20K | $27K | ||
| Travel & related expense for training | $1K | $1.5K | ||
| Grand opening marketing | $3K | $4K | ||
| POS software & hardware | $180 | $1.56K | ||
| Professional Services | $1K | $1.2K | ||
| Insurance | $1.5K | $3.5K | ||
| Government permits & licenses | $500 | $1.5K | ||
| Additional funds – initial 3 months of operation | $20K | $30K | ||
| Traditional Pastry Shop or Permanent Kiosk | $164,180 | $458,560 | ||
| Mobile Kiosk* | $88,730 | $134,060 | ||
| Food Truck* | $112,530 | $146,560 |
*Refer to 2023 FDD a breakdown of the mobile kiosk and food truck
Education Process
Here’s what you can expect when you begin our step-by-step process.
INITIAL CALL
We’ll get to know each other further and answer your initial questions.
FDD REVIEW
We’ll go over questions you have or any clarifications that you need after you have read the FDD.
FOUNDER CALL
Meet Rosalie Guillem, CEO and Co-Founder of Le Macaron on Zoom. Get to know one another and assess if there is a culture fit.
PEER REVIEW
Speak with Franchise Owners to learn about their operation and experience.
DISCOVERY DAY
Visit with us at our flagship location in Sarasota, tour our confectionery, and meet the team that will be supporting you if you are granted a franchise and accept.
FRANCHISE AWARDED
Sign a franchise agreement. Schedule a Welcome Call to start onboarding and site selection.