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Supper Thyme USA

SUPPER THYME USA Franchise Services offers you the opportunity to operate a business, providing supplies, equipment, ingredients and instructions to prepare, on the premises, ready-to-cook entrees to take home, freeze and use as needed for family meals.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

2003

Franchising Since:

2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	18	94.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	5.3%
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Total Operating Units:	19	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	19	100%	In 11 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	19	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Michigan	3
2. Minnesota	3
3. Nebraska	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$25-35K
Total Investment:	$110-185K
Average Total Investment:	$148K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	6.0%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,500

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	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:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Omaha, NE	2 Weeks
2. Franchisee City	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: