The French Workshop Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

The French Workshop is a bakery-café franchise offering Parisian-style pastries, croissants, artisan breads, sandwiches and coffee, serving café guests and food lovers, and known for refined French baking and elegant customer experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$40,000

Investment

$1,845,000 - $2,785,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

The French Workshop is an artisan bakery-café serving Paris-inspired pastries and everyday bakery staples in a bright, open-concept workshop where guests can watch items being finished on site. Its menu centers on croissants, cakes, cookies, breads, and sandwiches, paired with coffee, tea, and other beverages.

Founded in 2015 by Nikolaos Pantelatos in Bayside, the concept began as a neighborhood bakery built around patisserie-style presentation and a café experience. Over time, the brand refined its recipes, production methods, and front-of-house standards to support consistent service and a recognizable bakery-café format for franchise operators.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a The French Workshop franchise is $1,845,000 - $2,785,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000 to $40,000
On-Site Support Fee	$0 to $12,000
Real Estate/Rent - 3 months	$45,000 to $75,000
Lease, Utility and Security Deposits	$30,000 to $60,000
Design & Architectural Fees	$25,000 to $50,000
Leasehold Improvements	$850,000 to $1,200,000
Furniture and Fixtures	$70,000 to $150,000
Equipment	$650,000 to $900,000
Smallwares	$20,000 to $30,000
Signage	$10,000 to $25,000
Point-of-Sale System	$16,900 to $18,600
Computer System	$8,000 to $12,000
Professional Fees	$10,000 to $20,000
Business License and Permits	$5,000 to $15,000
Opening Inventory	$25,000 to $45,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$5,000
Training Expenses (out-of-pocket costs for 3 people)	$0 to $30,000
Insurance	$20,000 to $22,000
Additional Funds - 3 months	$25,000 to $75,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$1,844,900 to $2,784,600

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000 to $40,000
On-Site Support Fee	$0 to $12,000
Real Estate/Rent - 3 months	$45,000 to $75,000
Lease, Utility and Security Deposits	$30,000 to $60,000
Design & Architectural Fees	$25,000 to $50,000
Leasehold Improvements	$850,000 to $1,200,000
Furniture and Fixtures	$70,000 to $150,000
Equipment	$650,000 to $900,000
Smallwares	$20,000 to $30,000
Signage	$10,000 to $25,000
Point-of-Sale System	$16,900 to $18,600
Computer System	$8,000 to $12,000
Professional Fees	$10,000 to $20,000
Business License and Permits	$5,000 to $15,000
Opening Inventory	$25,000 to $45,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$5,000
Training Expenses (out-of-pocket costs for 3 people)	$0 to $30,000
Insurance	$20,000 to $22,000
Additional Funds - 3 months	$25,000 to $75,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$1,844,900 to $2,784,600

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is The French Workshop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

The French Workshop had 4 total units in 2025, of which 0 were franchised-owned and 4 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

The French Workshop

key competitors in the

Baked Goods

sector.

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6.00%

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21.4%

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New

5.90%

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1002

New

6% - 8%

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DonutNV

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143

New

794%

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n.a.

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146

New

-3%

6.00%

$135,000

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n.a.

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New

-2%

6.00%

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n.a.