Business Description

Canyons Burger Company is a fresh American burger concept that is looking to change the way quick casual burgers are served. We use nothing but the freshest ingredients for our menu items and deliver them in a warm and inviting environment. Canyons is not just another burger joint, we are an active outdoor lifestyle that happens to pride itself on cooking the best burgers and chicken tenders in America. Canyons is currently seeking great partners who share a passion for the restaurant industry, quality, customer service and the active outdoors. We are looking for partners in all major markets such as, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York and DC. We will consider all other markets that meet our requirements, as well as International locations.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2007

Franchising Since:  2009

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	0	0%
Company-Owned Units:	2	100%
Total Operating Units:	2	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 2 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 2 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Georgia	2

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:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$200K
Total Investment:	$397-808K
Average Total Investment:	$602K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2200

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Atlanta, GA	Up to 3 weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All U.S. Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Canyons Burger Company.