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Pudgie's Famous Chicken
Skinless fried chicken. Please see our Website at www.trufoods.com for more information.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1981
Franchising Since:
1981
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
6
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
______
_____
Total Operating Units:
6
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
5
83.3%
In 3 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
1
16.7%
In 1 Foreign Countries
______
_____
Total:
6
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. New York
24
2. New Jersey
5
3. Connecticut
2
Registered in Following Registration States:
New York
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$75-100K
Total Investment:
$160-300K
Average Total Investment:
$230K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
4 Full-time, 6 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,000-1,200
Preferred Sites:
Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Shopping Center
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
50
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:
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:
Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:
Included in Fees
Training:
1. Long Island, NY
1 Week - 10 Days
Email
Print
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:
5
General Business Experience:
4
Specific Industry Experience:
4
Formal Education:
2
Psychological Profile:
3
Personal Interview(s):
5
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:
1
Asian-American:
1
Hispanic:
1
Native American:
0
Other:
5
Specific Minority:
Site location. Referall to SBA or other leasing and/or financing sources.
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:
20
U.S.:
Yes, Northeast, Southeast
Canada:
No
Overseas:
No
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