The No.1 Bakery Concept in Canada
COBS Bread began its journey in 1980 in Australia as a family-run business known as Bakers Delight. With over 700 locations across Australia and New Zealand, we expanded to Canada in 2003, bringing our natural, handcrafted loaves and pastries to communities nationwide every day.
Our brand is built on one thing—a shared love and passion for bread. Bread is an essential part of our daily lives, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread is our best advertisement.
Why Choose COBS Bread?
Baking Your Franchising Success
You won’t find many franchises in Canada quite like COBS Bread.
On paper, it can look demanding: early mornings, hands-on work, and a significant investment. But talk to our franchisees and you’ll hear a common theme — pride. Pride in ownership, pride in craftsmanship, and pride in serving something real to their communities.
Running a COBS Bread bakery is about more than profits. Every day, we bake knowing our bread will end up on someone’s dinner table. We open our doors knowing we’re part of the neighbourhood — serving friends, families, and regulars who return week after week.
That sense of purpose is what makes owning a bakery different from simply running a business. And it’s something few franchises can truly replicate.
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We Are the Neighbourhood Bakery
Community is the foundation of every bakery. Our franchisees are owner-operators who bake fresh for their communities every morning. The relationships built through familiar faces, daily routines, and genuine care are what drive long-term success.
Giving back is equally core to who we are. Over the past 20 years, we’ve donated more than $300 million worth of unsold bread to local charities through programs like End of Day Giving and Doughnation Day. This is what we stand for, and this is the vision we look for in every future owner.
Getting you ready to roll
COBS Bread is designed for people who want to be involved — people who take pride in showing up, leading from the front, and setting the standard every day.
Customers may remember our bread and pastries, but what truly drives performance is our operators. Strong leadership, consistency, and care behind the counter are what turn great bakeries into exceptional ones.
Prior baking experience isn’t required. Our comprehensive 16-week training program prepares you for both baking and operations. What matters most is determination, accountability, and a genuine desire to lead a bakery that serves its community.
Our support team will guide you through training, marketing, and day-to-day operations. If you believe in building the best bakery in Canada — and want to be part of something bigger than yourself — we invite you to join the COBS Bread family.
COBS 3 Key Principles
Franchisee Financial Health
The success of our system depends on franchisee profitability. It starts with a four month training program before you open your bakery, followed by a one year Franchisee Assessment program that supports you as you grow your business. You’ll have full access to network-wide financial results and benchmarks that encourage you to aim high and achieve higher.
Growing the Brand
We’re focused on building a strong, healthy, vibrant brand. You’ll get the benefits of a national marketing fund focused on driving traffic to your bakery, plus a local fund to support your community initiatives.
A Relentless Commitment to the Customer
The customer is the lifeblood of our business, and we deliver personalized service that’s unmatched in the industry. We provide a 16-week onboarding program and offer baker and sales certification programs so you can exceed expectations in every interaction.