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long does it take to bake the products offered?","answer":"Hi Michael, Depending of the products, it will take from 30 seconds to 3 min. For croissant, it is merely reheating so it will take 30s For a pizza it will take between 2 min and 3 min depending on the thickness and the ingredients. The machine scans the label and based on bar code, it adjusts the temperature and baking time between infrared and microwave. Customers can also take back home and have the item delivered right away (Cold option) Let me know if you have any other questions Benoit"},{"question":"Do you plan to offer franchise?","answer":"Yes we do. It will be similar to a franchise but called a business opportunity (less paperwork, regulation and more flexibility than Franchise). We plan to start this early 2020. This is also very attractive for foreigners who want to come to the USA and apply for a E2 visa The investment amount in the sweet spot for E2, no specific prior expertise required, good cash flow and good growth potential."},{"question":"Where could I buy from one of your machines in California?","answer":"We have one of the baguette machines in demo in a mall in Stonestown Galleria, south of San Francisco. So you could go there to try the French baguette.\u0026nbsp;The new multi-products Bake Xpress (Pizza/pastry) is not yet in public location. If for investment purpose you want to see it and taste the products, we have one machine in operation in a development kitchen also in south San-Francisco. By appointment only.\u0026nbsp;"},{"question":"Will there be any distributions or dividends for investing?","answer":"Hi, yes very good question. We plan to have distribution of dividends. The intent is, when the company is profitable, to allocate 50% of the net profit, and to redistribute to shareholders. This is pretty unique in the tech start-up world. And it will allow shareholders to start generating income without having to wait years for an exit. This can be significant with double digits % of return per year."},{"question":"Robert Seeber What does a machine cost?","answer":"Our micro-bakery is very cost competitive. Unit price is in the $35k range\u0026nbsp;Our machine is unique as it does more than just pizza. 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Our sales prospect are very strong:The Pandemic is an even stronger proof that unattended retail market is poised for outstanding growth.YOU can be part of it, but act now..if you have last minute questions, feel free to post them as soon as possible. I'll be answering them live tomor...","published_at":"2020-04-28T06:51:20Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/133360"},{"id":133126,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:133126","title":"Well Funded, Getting Orders, Helping others","preview":"We have been very busy at Le Bread Xpress. while continuing the development of our machines, we have also spent a lot of time helping the community during this difficult time..See the concept of adapting temporarily our machines to satisfy the need for masks..We have also donated an equivalent of 5000 face masks through a GoFundMe Campaign to help first responder and medical personal . 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I do hope first and foremost that you and your family are still healthy and safe.\u0026nbsp;I have seen many\u0026nbsp;of my friends small businesses closing or laying off employees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Le Bread Xpress has been well prepared and so far so good.But Cash is king and we can get out stronger from this crisis, by investing.I just had a call from Microsoft yesterday and they\u0026...","published_at":"2020-03-18T23:43:58Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/131453"},{"id":129431,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:129431","title":"Last Opportunity to Invest : Feb 28th !!","preview":"This is the last chance to invest in Le Bread Xpress. So far we have raised $130k directly (plus an additional $50k in direct investment). As you can see we have done some great progress in the last 5 months.\u0026nbsp;This is a very exciting time..Please share with your network to increase even further the amount raised..Just 5 more days :)!","published_at":"2020-02-24T00:12:59Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/129431"},{"id":129430,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:129430","title":"2 New Locations !!","preview":"Exciting news with installation in two prestigious locations:- UC Berkeley - Jan 30th 2020\u0026nbsp;has now one of our machines.They are doing a soft launch until the food court is fully opened. They have selected Bake Xpress for their new food offering! This is a public location in the student union Hall so you can go and visit\u0026nbsp;- Dubai UAE\u0026nbsp;Our first international location in the Emirates. 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