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Ranch*1
 

Up-scale - QSR features - fresh, never- frozen, grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, pasta and wraps.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1990

Franchising Since:

  1994

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:17 94.4%  
Company-Owned Units:1 5.6%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:18 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:36 100% In 3 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:36 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California0
2. Maryland0
3. New York0

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$200K
Cash Investment:$148.4-518.3K
Total Investment:$148.4-518.3K
Average Total Investment:$333K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$40K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,500-2,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

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:Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:34
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. New York Ranch *16 Weeks
2. On-Site2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:0
Asian-American:6
Hispanic:1
Native American:0
Other:10
Specific Minority:Financing Referrals, Lease Negotiations, Managerial Training, 20% discount on franchise fee for those who have served in the military

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 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:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Europe, Asia
 
 
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