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title: "Franchise FastLane partners with Sourdough & Co."
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c7505efd-1b03-40ca-a3d4-3a7c6b1788ad
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/franchise-fastlane-partners-with-sourdough-co/
author: "Andrew Carlo"
category: "Retail"
industry: "Retail"
published: 2025-12-02T13:57:56.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T00:53:42.762Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sourdough-co.jpg
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# Franchise FastLane partners with Sourdough & Co.

**TL;DR:** Franchise FastLane has partnered with Sourdough & Co. to support the brand's massive franchise expansion plan, aiming to reach 700 stores by 2027. Sourdough & Co. currently operates 82 locations in 7 states and wants to expand its footprint with Franchise FastLane's help.

*By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2025-12-02. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/franchise-fastlane-partners-with-sourdough-co/).*

## Story

Sourdough & Co., a sandwich, soups, and salads franchise, has partnered with Franchise FastLane.

The move is the first casual food partnership for Franchise FastLane, which provides franchise growth solutions and marketing services designed to help brands scale responsibly and efficiently. Under this new partnership, Sourdough & Co. is looking to roll out a massive franchise expansion plan .

The eatery currently operates 82 locations in 7 states and wants to to reach 700 stores by 2027.

Founded in El Dorado Hills by Nick Singh, Sourdough & Co.’s mantra is “the bread with benefits.” This includes fresh daily food featuring health-conscious properties, a diverse menu featuring top-quality meats, fresh produce, and premium soups.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Franchise FastLane as we embark on our most ambitious expansion yet,” said Nick Singh, founder of Sourdough & Co. “Their comprehensive support, proven systems, and deep industry connections make them the perfect partner to help us scale Sourdough & Co. at a pace we couldn’t achieve alone. With their support, we’re poised to bring our high-quality, naturally better™ sourdough experience to more communities than ever before.”

Franchise FastLane said that it rigorously evaluates all brands that apply to be in the FastLane, “selecting only a handful of standout concepts for its exclusive portfolio.” According to Franchise FastLane, Sourdough & Co. “earned its place due to its simple business model, consistent growth in past years, low waste focus, and premium-quality menu offerings—making it an ideal brand for accelerated growth.”

Franchise FastLane said it supports more than 25 brands in its “FastLane” program and over 13 brands in its “CarPool” service.

“Sourdough & Co. has already carved out a niche in the competitive sandwich space with its high-quality ingredients and strong customer appeal,” said Tim Koch, president and COO of Franchise FastLane. “As one of the first restaurant brands in our portfolio, we have full confidence in their leadership and vision. With their ambitious growth goals and our expertise in franchise acceleration, we’re excited to help them expand their footprint and reach new markets.”

According to Franchise FastLane, it vets franchisors and prioritizes brand health assessments to ensure only high-quality, trustworthy brands join the FastLane.

## Entities

- franchise expansion (topic)
- Retail (sector)
- partnership (topic)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- brand growth (topic)
- Andrew Carlo (person)
- Tim Koch (person)
- FastLane (company)
- casual food (topic)

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Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/franchise-fastlane-partners-with-sourdough-co/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c7505efd-1b03-40ca-a3d4-3a7c6b1788ad).