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    World of Sourdough Franchise

    Food Service

    A food service franchise opportunity

    At a Glance

    Total Investment$330,000 – $589,025
    Franchise Fee$49,500
    Total Units (2025)99
    Franchised Units95
    Company-Owned4

    About World of Sourdough

    World of Sourdough is a food service franchise. World of Sourdough franchisees operate a restaurant that offers a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and other products, under the marks ! and other related trademarks. The franchisor is headquartered in Granite Bay, California. The estimated total initial investment to open a World of Sourdough franchise is between $330,000 and $589,025, as disclosed in the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This includes an initial franchise fee of $49,500. Actual costs vary by location, format, and market. As of the most recent fiscal year (2025), the World of Sourdough system reported 99 total locations (95 franchised and 4 company-owned). Unit counts are drawn from Item 20 of the FDD. Prospective World of Sourdough franchisees should review the complete FDD, speak with current franchisees, and consult qualified legal and financial advisors before making any investment decision.

    Financial Performance (Item 19)

    Financial performance is not disclosed in this brand's current FDD. Ask the franchisor directly for validation calls with existing operators.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    World of Sourdough FDD

    Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for World of Sourdough.

    Investment Snapshot

    Min Investment$330,000
    Max Investment$589,025
    Franchise Fee$49,500