Business Description

Full-service, gourmet, specialty-sandwich restaurant, serving high-quality, freshly prepared products and featuring burgers in various sizes, fresh-cut fries and big, thick milk shakes.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	55	98.2%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.8%
Total Operating Units:	56	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 56 100% In 14 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 56 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	16
2. Maryland	8

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$350K Liquid
Cash Investment:	$80-200K
Total Investment:	$262-495K
Average Total Investment:	$380K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,600-3,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, 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:	3
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:	Not Allowed
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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Cheeburger Cheeburger Restaurants.