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Farmer Boys Hamburgers

FARMER BOYS RESTAURANTS fill a unique food service niche by offering greater choice to both fast food and traditional sit-down restaurant customers. Concept offers over 100 fresh breakfast, lunch or dinner items, prepared and cooked to order in 5 - 7 minutes - with a choice of sit-down, take-out or drive-thru service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1981

Franchising Since:

1997

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	48	73.8%
Company-Owned Units:	17	26.2%
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Total Operating Units:	65	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	65	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	65	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	56

Registered in Following Registration States:

California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$750K
Cash Investment:	$350-600K
Total Investment:	$1.3-2.3MM
Average Total Investment:	$1800K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$45K
Average Franchise Fee:	$45K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees:

7-10 Full-time, 10-15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

3,000-3,200

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	25
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Company-Operated Unit	10 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Western United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: