COBS Bread is Canada’s No.1 bakery concept.
Our journey began in 1980 in Australia as a family-run business called Bakers Delight. With over 700 locations across Australia and New Zealand, we expanded to Canada in 2003 and now run over 180 bakeries, bringing our natural, handcrafted loaves and pastries to communities nationwide every day.
At the heart of our brand is one simple truth—a shared love and passion for bread. Bread is more than food; it’s a part of daily life. The irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread is our best advertisement and the foundation of every COBS Bread bakery.
Running a COBS Bread is about more than profits. Every day, we bake knowing our work ends up on someone’s dinner table. We open our doors with the mindset of breaking bread with neighbours and friends. That sense of purpose separates a bakery owner from a business owner—a distinction no other franchise can replicate.
COBS Bread is built for people who want to be actively involved—those who take pride in showing up, leading from the front, and setting the standard every day. Speak to our franchisees, and you’ll hear the same thing again and again: pride. Pride in ownership, pride in craftsmanship, and pride in serving something real.
Giving back is equally central 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 commitment reflects what we stand for—and the values we seek in every future owner.
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.
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.
We are growing across Canada, inquire to learn more about the available locations.
Testimonials
“I think you’ll find a lot of the franchisees who are attracted to COBS are also attracted because they want to be part of their community. – Fiona Boylan – Multi-site COBS Bread Franchisee
“COBS has everything laid out for you. As far what your production should look like, what the sales should look like, the store front- everything is there for you so it’s very easy to follow.” – Terrell Thurston – Multi-site COBS Bread Franchisee
“A successful franchise does not come overnight. It takes hard work, persistence, and patience, but it’s absolutely worth it in the long run.” – Megan Forbes – COBS Bread Franchisee in Brooklin, ON