Risk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$718,230 - $1,599,644
Franchise Fee
$10,000
Total US Locations
149
Business Summary
Tous Les Jours operates bakery-café outlets that offer a unique selection of bakery and pastry goods, sandwich items, coffee, and beverages. These outlets provide both dine-in and take-out services and are typically located in high-volume retail centers and other commercial areas with heavy foot traffic across the United States. Tous Les Jours uses high-quality ingredients and proprietary recipes for its menu items.
Corporate History
Tous Les Jours International Corp. was established as a California corporation on May 22, 2009, and began offering franchises for its bakery-café outlets in the same year. The company operates under its brand name, Tous Les Jours, and has not previously conducted business in other industries or offered other types of franchises. Tous Les Jours International Corp.'s parent company, CJ Foodville USA, Inc., was incorporated in California on March 1, 2004, and currently owns and operates three Tous Les Jours outlets. This parent company also serves as a designated supplier for proprietary food products and certain operating assets to Tous Les Jours franchisees. The indirect parent is CJ Foodville Co., Ltd., a South Korea corporation, founded on July 1, 2000.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$718,230 - $1,599,644
Franchise Fee (Low)
$10,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$40,000
Royalty %
5%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$550,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$1,320,000
Working Capital
$70,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Tous Les Jours International Corp. appears to be in a healthy financial position, as indicated by its audited financial statements. The company's cash balance increased significantly from $4,860,089 in 2023 to $10,182,964 in 2024. Tous Les Jours reported a net income of $9,250,728 in 2024, demonstrating profitability. While there was a large dividend payment of $16,567,173 to the parent company in August 2024, which reduced retained earnings, current assets of $11,431,286 comfortably exceed current liabilities of $2,557,473, showing strong liquidity. The independent auditors for both the 2024 and the 2023/2022 financial statements issued unqualified opinions, stating that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the company's financial position and cash flows, without any going concern qualifications.
Financing Details
Tous Les Jours International Corp. does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. This means that franchisees are responsible for securing their own loans, leases, and other financial obligations. The company also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations of its franchisees.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
149
Franchised Units
146
Corporate Units
3
Avg Square Footage
3,000
Franchising Since
2009
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Tous Les Jours has no litigation to report. The company states that no litigation is required to be disclosed in Item 3 of its Franchise Disclosure Document.
Bankruptcy History
Tous Les Jours has no bankruptcy history to report. The company states that no bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in Item 4 of its Franchise Disclosure Document for the franchisor or its management.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their franchise agreement, Tous Les Jours franchisees must meet several conditions before each renewal term. They need to provide written notice of their intent to renew at least 12 months, but not more than 18 months, before the current term ends. Franchisees must have no outstanding monetary or other obligations to Tous Les Jours or its affiliates and must not be in default of their franchise agreement or any related agreements. Additionally, they are required to sign a general release, execute Tous Les Jours' then-current form of franchise agreement (which may have different terms, including higher fees), comply with current qualification and training requirements, and pay a renewal fee equal to 50% of Tous Les Jours' then-current initial franchise fee. Franchisees must also renovate and modernize their bakery-café to align with the system's current standards and image and provide proof of their right to occupy the premises for the duration of the renewal term.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Tous Les Jours provides pre-opening assistance with site selection by offering criteria for potential locations and reviewing proposed sites. The company also helps with purchasing equipment, signs, fixtures, and initial inventory, and setting up accounts with approved suppliers. Tous Les Jours offers mandatory and suggested specifications and layouts for the bakery-café's design and decor. Franchisees and their designated managers receive five days of initial training covering all aspects of operation and management, including a review of the confidential operations manuals. A company representative also provides up to five days of on-site pre-opening and opening support. Ongoing assistance includes advice on operating issues based on reports and inspections, guidance on system standards, new recipes, food preparation, purchasing, advertising, employee training, and administrative procedures. Tous Les Jours also reviews and approves proposed local advertising materials.
Initial Training Hours
40
Training Location
Los Angeles, CA
Ongoing Support
During the operation of a Tous Les Jours bakery-café, franchisees receive ongoing support in several areas. This includes advice on operating issues, guidance on system standards, new menu items, food preparation methods, and purchasing from approved suppliers. Support is also provided for advertising and marketing programs, employee training, and administrative, bookkeeping, and accounting procedures, delivered through operations manuals, bulletins, or telephone consultations. Tous Les Jours inspects outlets periodically to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement and system standards. Franchisees are required to participate in national, regional, or local promotional campaigns. An Advertising Fund is established for system-wide marketing, to which franchisees contribute 2% of gross sales. Tous Les Jours may also require additional or refresher training programs, conferences, and meetings, for which franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and potentially tuition fees. The company is available for telephone consultations with franchisees and their designated managers Monday through Friday.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Tous Les Jours looks for franchisees who are committed to operating their bakery-café outlets according to the brand's business formats, methods, procedures, designs, layouts, standards, and specifications. Ideal candidates, or their designated managers, should possess substantial food service experience, demonstrate strong management abilities, and be able to promote the Tous Les Jours image to the public. Franchisees are expected to devote their full time and best efforts to managing the general business matters of their Tous Les Jours outlet and cannot engage in conflicting enterprises during the franchise term. For area developers, full-time supervision of Tous Les Jours outlets in the development area is required, either by the area developer themselves or an approved operator. This operator must be an experienced food service professional and also dedicate full time to the development and supervision of the Tous Les Jours outlets. All franchisees and designated managers must successfully complete the franchisor's training course. Franchisees and their spouses must also sign a personal guarantee.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
retail
Owner Participation
full-time
Territory Type
limited
Territory Size Requirements
Tous Les Jours defines its franchise territories by a radius measured outward from the specific bakery-café location. Typically, a territory will encompass a one-mile circular radius. However, if a Tous Les Jours outlet is situated in a "City Center Zone," the company may, at its discretion, reduce the territory size. This reduction would be to a half-mile radius for areas with a population between 50,000 and 100,000 within a one-mile radius, or to a quarter-mile radius for areas with a population exceeding 100,000 within a one-mile radius.
Staffing Notes
Tous Les Jours franchisees are responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing all employees and personnel needed for their bakery-café. This includes making all hiring and firing decisions, setting compensation, and ensuring compliance with wage and hour requirements. Franchisees are required to maintain a competent, conscientious, and trained staff, including a fully-trained general manager (who may be the franchisee themselves). If a manager is appointed, they must have substantial food service experience, demonstrate strong management abilities, and promote the Tous Les Jours image. Employees must provide courteous and knowledgeable service and adhere to minimum standards set by Tous Les Jours. Franchisees must also ensure their personnel wear standard uniforms and attire. Tous Les Jours establishes minimum staffing requirements to ensure the bakery-café operates in conformity with the system's quality and efficiency standards. Any training provided by Tous Les Jours for franchisee employees is for system procedures and protocols, not to imply an employment relationship.