Business Description

CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS is a progressive quick-service restaurant with over 300 locations across the United States and Canada. The heart of CHARLEY'S menu consists of freshly grilled Steak and Chicken Subs, fresh-cut fries and freshly squeezed lemonade. CHARLEY'S open kitchen environment and freshly prepared products are unique in the fast-food industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1991

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	327	93.4%
Company-Owned Units:	23	6.6%
Total Operating Units:	350	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 319 91.1% In 39 States Canada: 3 0.9% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 28 8% In 8 Foreign Countries   Total: 350 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	30
2. Florida	28
3. Ohio	28

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100
Total Investment:	$127.5-513.5K
Average Total Investment:	$250K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5% or $250/Wk.
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0.25%

Average Number of Employees: , 12-15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
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?	No
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	35
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Columbus, OH	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Charley's Grilled Subs.