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Long John Silver's

LONG JOHN SILVER'S is the largest, quick-service seafood restaurant chain in the world. We continue to aggressively grow with new units and sales. Opportunities are available in new and existing markets and with our sister brand, A & W in our new co-brand facilities.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1969

Franchising Since:

1969

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	661	59%
Company-Owned Units:	460	41%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	1,121	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	1,121	100%	In 0 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	1,121	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Indiana	0
2. Ohio	0
3. Texas	0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$
Total Investment:	$1.1MM-1.7MM
Average Total Investment:	$1400K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6% Gr. Receipts
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	4% Gr. Rec.

Average Number of Employees:

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

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:	0
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

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. Training	10-16 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	0
Native American:	0
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:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: