Le Macaron French PastriesFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES franchise requires a total initial investment of $154K – $454K, including a $45K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2024 FDD, average unit revenue was $541K[2]. SBA 7(a) loans show a 11.8% charge-off rate across 17 loans[1]. Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $154K – $454K
- 19th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- $541K
- 11th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 44th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 60
- 65th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- 11.8%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Quick-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Quick-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system contracted 5% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $154K – $454K including a $45K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $541K/year.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 62/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 11.8% across 17 loans (above the 16% franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Le Macaron Development LLC
- Parent company
- MAXYMAC, LLC
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 2300 Bee Ridge Road, #401, Sarasota, Florida 34239
- Auditor
- A&G LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.5M
- vs $1.3M prior year
Overview
About
LE MACARON operates as a French pastry shop concept where franchisees produce and retail French macarons, pastries, and specialty baked goods. Daily operations involve inventory management, fresh pastry production or sourcing, point-of-sale transactions, customer service, and local marketing in a typically small retail footprint. Most locations function as standalone boutiques or kiosks in high-traffic areas.
- CEO
- Rosalie Guillem
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2010
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 21
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45K | $45K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $25K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $99K | $384K |
| Total initial investment | $154K | $454K |
Source: LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$81K
15.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
25%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
4.0 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $154K – $454K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $33K – $45K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $23K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $541K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 32 units
- vs category median 28
- Range (low → high)
- $167K→$915K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 0 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · below
Compared against 453 Quick-Service Restaurants brands
vs Quick-Service Restaurants averages
How Le Macaron French Pastries Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 60
- Opened
- 6
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 9
- Turnover rate
- 15.0%
- Company-owned
- 5
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 92%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -5.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -1.8%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 14 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 17
- Loan volume
- $4.3M
- Median loan
- $280K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 11.8%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 33.3%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 50.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 11
- Defaults
- 2
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Le Macaron French Pastries's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 10 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 13 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 7-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
High-risk franchise with contracting unit base, unresolved litigation, no financial transparency, and franchisor going concern issues—unsuitable for risk-averse investors.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · A&G LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 62 / 100 rating
- 01MEDSystem contracting sharply: -5.2% unit decline YoY with only 60 units remaining suggests market saturation or operational challenges
- 02MINORNo financial disclosure: Absence of Item 19 (Average Unit Volume) prevents validation of 6% royalty burden against actual profitability
- 03HIGHActive litigation with appeal/remand: Franchisor sued franchisee for breach; case still unresolved indicates potential contract enforcement issues and ongoing legal risk
- 04MEDHigh initial investment ($154K–$454K) without disclosed average revenue creates extreme uncertainty on ROI timeline
- 05HIGHGoing concern: False flag indicates potential financial instability of franchisor, threatening support infrastructure and system viability
- 06MED10-year term with 6% royalty on undisclosed sales creates long-term commitment to unproven economics
- 07MINORCompetitive pastry market: French pastry concepts face intense competition from established bakeries, chains, and local operators
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Zip codes, city or county lines, or other identifiable demarcation |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 1 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 17 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 23 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
77 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES franchise?
The total investment to open a LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES franchise ranges from $154K – $454K, with an initial franchise fee of $45K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $541K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES has a charge-off rate of 11.8% across 17 loans, meaning 11.8% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES has 60 total units in the United States, including 50 franchised units and 5 company-owned units. 6 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 62 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.