Baked goods can be enjoyed by anybody. A concept to consider is the Baked Pie Company. The brand was founded by Kirsten Fox, who has always enjoyed everything baked. When she and her daughter searched for a restaurant where they could enjoy homemade blueberry pie but couldn't find one anywhere, she was inspired her to open a bakery to cater to pie lovers like herself. Thus, the Baked Pie Company was born after finding a location, hiring a baker and getting a fresh supply of ingredients. Since its founding in 2016, the brand has established two locations in North Carolina. Baked Pie is looking for passionate entrepreneurs who value customer service and a great product. The brand is a place where people can come together to eat pie, read and meet friends. Its pies are made in-house from scratch with no fillers and only fresh ingredients. The menu includes classics like apple and banana creme as well as specialty options. Customers can order slices or entire pies.
Franchisees are offered a storefront franchise opportunity, and locations have be at least 1,500 square feet and have a kitchen. The total initial investment ranges between $258,950 - $322,550, which includes a one-time initial franchisee fee of $30,000. This investment will cover the costs of running a business, including construction, initial inventory, and equipment. Royalty fees are set at 6% of gross sales, and the local advertising fee is 1%. Franchisees can expect an initial training program that covers everything that they need to know about the business. The program is broken down into 18 hours of classroom training and 129 hours of on-the-job training.