Business Description

GRANDY'S is one of America's most distinctive quick-service chains. GRANDY'S offers an unparalleled opportunity for potential franchisees. Our unique niche in the market, coupled with a solid 30-year history and our menu of delicious Homestyle Food, including country-style breakfasts, chicken fried steaks, southern fried chicken and grilled chicken and a variety of homestyle vegetables - provide a great recipe for success.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1973

Franchising Since:  1977

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	77	91.7%
Company-Owned Units:	7	8.3%
Total Operating Units:	84	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 84 100% In 9 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 84 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	60
2. Oklahoma	9
3. Indiana	6

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$350K
Cash Investment:	$150K
Total Investment:	$800K-1.5MM
Average Total Investment:	$1150K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	Up to 2.5%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,700

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

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:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	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:	25
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:	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:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Lewisville, TX	6-8 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 U.S.: Yes, TX,OK,AR,FL,GA,IN,LA,NC,SC Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Grandy's.