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Great Canadian Bagel, The
 

Canada's largest chain devoted to bagels has elevated the bagel to a new culinary experience. The chain offers a healthy way to enjoy a sandwich, snack or meal, while providing an alternative to higher fat, fast-food establishments. The bagel has become the ideal convenience food of the 90's - low in fat, high in taste, nutritious and now, convenient, thanks to the expansion of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAGEL.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1993

Franchising Since:

  1994

CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:47 94%  
Company-Owned Units:3 6%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:50 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:0 0% In 0 States
Canada:50 100% In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:50 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Ontario90
2. British Columbia24

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$10K
Cash Investment:$100K
Total Investment:$120K
Average Total Investment:$120K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   7 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   2,000

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:0
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
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:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 

Training:

1. Toronto, ON4-6 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:2
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:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   20
U.S.:Yes, See The Great American Bagel
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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