Sourdough & Co

a Franchise Fastlane company

Sourdough & Co. is a premium fast-casual franchise redefining the sandwich, soup, and salad category with all-natural, preservative-free ingredients and a service-driven dining experience built on a 158-year-old sourdough heritage.

Category: Food & Beverage: Restaurant/QSR/Catering

Concept Description

Sourdough & Co. stands apart in the crowded fast-casual landscape by delivering restaurant-quality food in a streamlined, efficient format. The brand’s cornerstone is its signature San Francisco-style sourdough bread—made fresh daily and rooted in a traditional artisan baking heritage. This commitment to quality extends across the entire menu, featuring thinly sliced premium meats, artisan cheeses, fresh-cut vegetables, gourmet salads, and warm savory soups including their renowned New England Clam Chowder served in sourdough bread bowls.​​

Founded in 2015 by Steve Presson in El Dorado Hills, California, Sourdough & Co. was built with a clear mission: provide an exceptional dining experience through quality ingredients, clean environments, and healthier options that customers can trust. All menu items are natural, preservative-free, and crafted for both flavor and wellness. The brand began franchising in 2021 and has expanded to over 80 locations across multiple states.​

The operational model is designed for simplicity and efficiency. Unlike many restaurant concepts, Sourdough & Co. requires no fryers, grills, or complicated kitchen equipment—minimizing waste, reducing complexity, and allowing for lean labor structures. The brand operates on convenient hours, supporting both franchisee quality of life and easier staffing. Multiple revenue streams including catering services, a mobile loyalty program, third-party delivery partnerships, and B2B opportunities provide diversified income channels for owners.​​

Sourdough & Co. franchisees benefit from comprehensive support including 14 days of headquarters training, 7 days of onsite training at an established location and their own store, plus grand opening support. National supply chain partnerships ensure consistent product quality and simplified ordering. Ongoing resources include operational manuals, digital marketing assistance, POS technology, employee scheduling tools, and a centralized franchisee hub for training and updates.​​

Sourdough & Co. operates a streamlined, efficient format in the fast-casual segment.

Unit Option

Single, Multiple

Background

FDD Franchised Units: 97

Corporate Owned Units: 2

Projected New Units: 75

Year Established: 2021

First Year Franchised: 2021

Type of Business: Franchise

Hours of Operation: Weekends Required

Availability

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Focus

Territories: United States

Financials

Liquidity: $150,000

*Investment Range: $330,000 - $589,025

Minimum Net Worth: $250,001, to $500,000

6 Month Cash: $125,001

Franchise Fee: $49500

Royalty: 5% of Gross Revenues.

Royalty Description: 5% of Gross Revenues

Advertising: 1% of Gross Revenues local advertising (may increase up to 3%)

Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.

Available Discounts

  • Veterans

Training, Support and Assistance

Co-Operative Advertising: N/A

Site Selection Assistance: Available

Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A

Length of Training: Two weeks

Training Description:

Pre-Opening Training & Opening-Assistance. During the period of time between the week  before you open your Franchised Restaurant and the two weeks after your initial opening,
we will send one (1) designated trainer/consultant for a period of up to ten (10) days to your Franchised Restaurant to train and/or consult with your general manager, owners and staff, as we deem appropriate and in our sole discretion. You will receive no compensation for your on-the-job training.

Operational and Marketing Tools:

Proven Marketing Process

  • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media strategy implemented at least 30 days prior to opening
    • Social Media and customer reviews
    • Full access to franchisee brand portal for assets
  • Campaigns
    • Mailing to target local audiences
    • Franchisees are recommended to partner with a digital marketing company
  • Community Engagement
    • Brand ambassadors
    • Local business partnerships
    • Seasonal products and specials

Financing Assistance: N/A

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Presented By:

Maria Rogers

FranMent

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