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Quick service restaurant and ice cream parlor. "The Cheesesteak Champion" serves fresh, high quality products prepared to order in front of customers. On premises, take out, drive though, delivery. May operate in strip shopping centers, convenience stores, free-standing buildings and "end cap" space. Franchisor helps in site location, lease negotiation, equipment purchasing, grand opening, initial and on-going training, toll free helpline.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1984

Franchising Since:

  1987

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:175 99.4%  
Company-Owned Units:1 0.6%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:176 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:176 100% In 7 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:176 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Georgia68
2. Texas19
3. Florida10

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$150K
Cash Investment:$35-50K
Total Investment:$130-198.5K
Average Total Investment:$164K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:4%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,100-1,600

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:15
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:Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Atlanta, GA80 Hours
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:4
Asian-American:16
Hispanic:1
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:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 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?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   40
U.S.:Yes, SE,TX,IL,VA,KY,IN,OH,NJ Only
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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