West Coast Sourdough

San Francisco Born & Bread

Since its founding in 2020, West Coast Sourdough has redefined the sandwich franchise category by choosing quality over cheapest or biggest. Built around authentic, hand-rolled San Francisco-style sourdough baked fresh throughout the day, the brand has rapidly expanded to 65 locations across seven states, proving strong consumer demand and a highly scalable operating model.

With premium ingredients, concentrated lunch-rush revenue, and an accessible investment level, West Coast Sourdough offers franchisees a compelling entry into the restaurant space without the risk profile of traditional full-service dining.

WHY CHOOSE WEST COAST SOURDOUGH

West Coast Sourdough stands apart in a crowded sandwich segment by focusing on product differentiation, operational efficiency, and strong unit economics.

• Quality-Over-Price Positioning
  While competitors compete on discounts or portion size, West Coast Sourdough delivers the best sandwich experience through hand-rolled sourdough and premium ingredients—attracting higher-quality demographics and driving repeat business.
• Fresh-Baked Differentiation
  Hand-rolled sourdough is baked in-store throughout the day, creating a sensory experience that pre-made or par-baked bread cannot replicate. A par-baked take-home option allows customers to enjoy fresh sourdough at home, further extending the brand experience.
• Efficient Lunch-Rush Model
  Approximately 70% of sales occur between 11am–3pm, creating concentrated, predictable revenue during peak hours. This streamlined operating window maximizes profitability while reducing extended-hours labor costs.
• Accessible Restaurant Entry
  With a total investment range of $297K–$442K, West Coast Sourdough sits roughly 72% below the average full-service restaurant investment, lowering financial exposure while maintaining premium positioning.
• Proven Rapid Growth
  Expansion from startup to 65 locations in just a few years demonstrates strong market validation, disciplined growth, and scalable systems—offering early-stage territory availability before market saturation.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

West Coast Sourdough provides hands-on franchisees with comprehensive support designed to drive consistency, efficiency, and growth.

• Structured initial training covering operations, food preparation, and brand standards
• Site selection guidance and build-out support
• Technology systems for ordering, operations, and performance tracking
• Ongoing operational and marketing support
• Proven systems to manage peak-hour volume efficiently

The model is designed to support owner-operators who want to stay involved while benefiting from established systems and processes.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

West Coast Sourdough is seeking hands-on franchisees who value quality, consistency, and disciplined execution.

• Want to own and operate a premium fast-casual restaurant
• Appreciate product quality and customer experience as growth drivers
• Are comfortable managing teams and peak-hour operations
• Seek a scalable model with strong lunch-driven economics
• Prefer an accessible entry point into restaurant ownership

This opportunity is well-suited for both first-time franchisees and experienced operators looking for a focused, efficient concept.
 

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