Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise fee is $50,000 to $150,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $57,940 to $240,100, with about $20,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) FDD.
What are the Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise fees and investment?
The Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 to $150,000 and a total initial investment of $57,940 to $240,100. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $50,000 to $150,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $57,940 to $240,100 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $20,000 |
| US locations | 292 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Henderson, Nevada |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2014 |
How does the Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co)'s minimum investment of $57,940 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1151 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) FDD?
Verify six parts of the Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co)?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co):
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Stoney's Sourdough Pizza Co | $20,000 | $57,600 to $75,800 |
| Pizza 9 | $5,000 to $18,500 | $59,380 to $389,980 |
| Baby's Badass | $29,750 | $56,400 to $89,750 |
| Delivery.Com | $30,000 | $59,750 to $91,100 |
| The Bagel Nook | $30,000 | $56,000 to $107,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise ranges from $57,940 to $240,100, including a franchise fee of $50,000 to $150,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) franchise?
Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) lists a minimum of about $20,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) locations are there?
Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) reported 292 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) been franchising?
Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) started offering franchises in 2014 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co) and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Flowers Foods (Flowers Baking Co). This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.