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Buffalo's Southwest Caf�
707 Whitlock Ave. SW, # 13
Marietta, GA 30064-3033


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Business Description

At the value-end of the casual dining segment, our menu appeals to singles, families, groups. . . We feature Southwest entrees, world-famous wings, salads, burgers, full bar, party platters, take-out and catering. Our interior, featuring artifacts and antiques from the Old West, hardwood floor and rustic metal ceiling, adds to the overall Southwest dining experience.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1991

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

42

82.4%
Company-Owned Units:917.6%
 
Total Operating Units:
51
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:5098%In 6 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:12%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
51
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. South Carolina5
2. North Carolina3
3. Georgia32

Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $2.0MM
Cash Investment:$250-300K
Total Investment:$1.3MM
Average Total Investment:$1300K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 30 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,700

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites: End-Cap

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
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
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 16
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: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. Owner Orientation2 Days
2. Atlanta, GA2 Days
3. Corporate Facility28 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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