World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $49,500 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $244,800 – $458,725 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | CA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-02-18 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 78 (Item 20, p.74) |
| Brand website | https://www.worldofsourdough.com |
About World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC
World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC (d/b/a World of Sourdough) is a Texas LLC founded in 2021 offering handcrafted-sandwich restaurant franchises under the WOSD marks from its Granite Bay, California headquarters. The FDD issued February 18, 2025 sets the initial franchise fee at $49,500 and the estimated initial investment between $285,800 and $568,725, including a $150,000 Area Development Fee. Franchisees pay a 5% royalty on gross revenues, due weekly every Sunday. Each franchisee receives a protected territory of a 2-mile radius around its approved specific location, excluding indoor malls, airports, college campuses, military bases, and in-store retail sites. Item 20 reports 80 total outlets at end of 2024 — 78 franchised across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas, plus 2 company/affiliate-owned — with zero terminations, non-renewals, or ceased operations in 2022-2024. A settlement with West Coast Sourdough, Inc. bars any WOSD restaurant within 3 miles of an existing West Coast Sourdough store.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 61 | 2 | 63 |
| 2024 | 78 | 2 | 80 |
Source: Item 20, p.74 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.70 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 8 (Item 20, p.69 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 1 (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.10 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Three matters disclosed: a settled franchisee lawsuit involving claims of unregistered franchises and fraud (settled for $240,000); a contract dispute involving breach of contract and fraud (hearing scheduled for March 2025); and a franchise registration violation case (settlement hearing May 2025, trial July 2025). (Item 3, p.9-10 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.52 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees receive a protected territory within a 2-mile radius of their specific location, excluding malls, airports, and campuses. The franchisor reserves the right to grant larger or smaller territories based on population density. (Item 12, p.42-47 of the FDD)
Training: The trainer/consultant will provide assistance and training for approximately 80 hours over approximately two to three weeks. (Item 11, p.30 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Online ordering functionality setup
- POS technology and software support
- App and Loyalty Program support
- Website maintenance
Source: Item 11, p.17 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Granite Bay, CA (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 4 (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 4 (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.55 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.54 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 2 (Item 20, p.74 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 46 (Item 20, p.71 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC
Put World of Sourdough Franchising, LLC on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.