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| Country Kitchen International 801 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717-1918 |
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Business Description
COUNTRY KITCHEN INTERNATIONAL, rated the # 1 family dining restaurant franchise, develops, operates and franchises COUNTRY KITCHEN RESTAURANTS, one of the most aggressive and growth-oriented family dining chains in the U. S. They have developed an outstanding reputation for the depth of their support system at all levels.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1939
Franchising Since: 1965
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 20 Full-time, 20 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Casino
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
COUNTRY KITCHEN INTERNATIONAL, rated the # 1 family dining restaurant franchise, develops, operates and franchises COUNTRY KITCHEN RESTAURANTS, one of the most aggressive and growth-oriented family dining chains in the U. S. They have developed an outstanding reputation for the depth of their support system at all levels.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1939
Franchising Since: 1965
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 117 | 80.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 28 | 19.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 145 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Minnesota | 21 |
| 2. Missouri | 23 |
| 3. Wisconsin | 42 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $300K |
| Cash Investment: | $150-300K |
| Total Investment: | $670K - 1.6MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $1121K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | Up to 3% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Casino
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: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20/5/5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| 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: | 26 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| 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: | |||||||||
| 1. Training Location, varies by region | 6 to 10 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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