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Buffalo's Southwest Cafe
 

At the value-end of the casual dining segment, our menu appeals to singles, families, groups... We feature Southwest entrees, world-famous wings, salads, burgers, full bar, party platters, take-out and catering. Our interior, featuring artifacts and antiques from the Old West, hardwood floor and rustic metal ceiling, adds to the overall Southwest dining experience.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1984

Franchising Since:

  1989

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:38 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:38 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:38 97.4% In 6 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:1 2.6% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:39 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Georgia32
2. South Carolina5
3. North Carolina3

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Indiana, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$2.0MM
Cash Investment:$400K-1.2MM
Total Investment:$1.3MM
Average Total Investment:$1300K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   30 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   4,700

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

   End-Cap

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:16
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Owner Orientation2 Days
2. Atlanta, GA2 Days
3. Corporate Facility28 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:No specific programs, but we welcome minority ownership. We are currently workingwith an Asfrican-American franchise candidate.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   6
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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