Average Unit Volume
$948,105
- Everything Baked Fresh Daily
- Diverse Menu Offerings
- Unmatched Quality
- Super-Loyal Customer Base
= We Train You to Win
Rise Into Ownership
We're looking for passionate entrepreneurs who want to bring handcrafted bread and small-town warmth to the neighborhoods they love.
Ready to Franchise
Bring Great Harvest to Your Town by Completing the Form Below
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Our History
In 1976, Pete and Laura Wakeman opened the first Great Harvest in Great Falls, Montana after falling in love with “Big Sky Country.” They sourced wheat from Montana’s family farms and milled it fresh each day, laying the foundation for the nation’s original bakery café concept.
Today, each bakery café continues that tradition with a focus on handcrafted bread, wholesome food, and authentic connections within the communities they serve.
Why Great Harvest?
We are the only baked-fresh-daily franchise concept featuring only Montana, USA wheat!
Create It
Build Options
- Grow Your Empire
- One Bakery Cafe
- Multiple Units
- Non-Traditional Space
= Leverage Our 50 years of Franchising
Streams of Income
Playbook for Success
- Flexible Income Streams
- Community Partnerships
- Local and National Marketing Support
= Let's Make Bread Together
Taste the GREAT HARVEST difference!
FAQs
Am I required to work in the business?
At first, yes. But once you've assembled a well-trained and competent team, you can focus on things like additional units, increasing catering, wholesale accounts, farmer's markets, etc.
What are typical store hours?
Great Harvest Bakery Cafes are open on-average seven days a week anytime from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Do I need to own my real estate, and do you assist with build out, design, etc.?
You do not need to own your building; however, some franchisees do. We assist in the real estate hunt, lease negotiation, design and build out of your Great Harvest.
Does Great Harvest provide training?
Yes! You will attend a comprehensive training that will cover everything from business ownership to baking and everything in between.
Our Revolutionary Process
Since 1976, Great Harvest has set the industry standard by providing fresh-baked breads, goodies and more using only Montana-grown wheat.
Week 1-2
Discovery call and FDD review
Week 3-4
Application
Months 2-3
Franchise Agreement, Site Selection and Development
Backed by Our Franchisees
“Owning a Great Harvest bakery has been nothing short of transformational—for our family, our team, and our community. What started as a dream to build something meaningful has become a deeply rooted part of our daily lives. The opportunity to blend hand-crafted food with heart-centered service has given us purpose beyond just running a business. ... The Great Harvest model has given us the tools and freedom to create a bakery that reflects our values—where kindness matters, quality is never compromised, and people genuinely feel at home. We’ve built lasting relationships with customers, partnered with local organizations, and created jobs that have helped people grow not just professionally, but personally.”
Elise, Katie, & Kodiak Smith
Harvesting in
Northwest, Indiana
Ripe for Harvesting
Which neighborhood will you share Great Harvest with?
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High Priority States
- New York
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- Illinois
- California
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Arizona
- Kansas
- Vermont
- Nebraska
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- Missouri
- Texas
- Alaska
Moderate Priority States
- Iowa
- Hawaii
- West Virginia
- North Carolina
- Nevada
- Virginia
- Washington, DC
- Maryland
- Washington State
- Wyoming
- Oregon
- Colorado
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Georgia
Low Priority States
- Utah
- Montana
- Idaho
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