la Madeleine

$LMDLF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations91
Franchisee Count103
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$1,230,360
Item 7 Midpoint$1,742,260
Item 7 High$2,254,160
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open4
ParentLDA Holding Company, Inc.
Founded2011
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business14
Began Franchising2011
HQDallas, TX
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone(214) 696-6962
FDD IssuedApril 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

La Madeleine Franchising Company, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of la Madeleine Bakery & Cafés, which provide French-style bakery and café services with full or express menu offerings for retail sale of food and beverage items.

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La Madeleine Franchising Company, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of la Madeleine Bakery & Cafés, which provide French-style bakery and café services with full or express menu offerings for retail sale of food and beverage items.

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