Retail Baked Goods

Magnolia Bakery

New York, NY · Founded 2006 · MBGK

Magnolia Bakery International, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Magnolia Bakeries that specialize in classic American desserts including banana pudding, cupcakes, cakes, and cheesecakes, along with beverages, catering services, and retail merchandise.

2026 Franchise 500
#463
11
units (2025)
0.0%
year over year

Units by Year

9
2021
10
2022
10
2023
11
2024
11
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$499,700 – $1,198,270
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$49,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
4%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of Gross Revenues

Leadership

  • Nathan Louer

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Barbara Petracca

    Chief Brand Officer and Chief Baking Officer

  • Uday Ahuja

    Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer

  • Edward Revis

    Chief Commercial Officer

  • Dominic Alessandrini

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Jason Mattes

    Vice President of Domestic Franchise Development and Sales

  • Douglas Vaughan

    Vice President of Operation Services

  • Andrea Golcher Stone

    Vice President of Supply Chain

  • Sara Gramling

    Head of Brand and Community

  • Katherine Nolan

    Domestic Franchise Sales Manager

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
18
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
9
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
14 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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