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Kolache Factory
 

A quick-service bakery that specializes in making kolaches. Kolaches are ideal for breakfast, lunch or as a snack, with over 25 different varieties to choose from, ranging from sausage to egg to fruit. Our delicious and satisfying meals are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Our kolaches have grown in popularity over the last 25 years and business continues to grow. We take great pride in offering the freshest ingredients and our dough is made fresh on-site daily at each one of our locations.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1982

Franchising Since:

  2000

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:17 47.2%  
Company-Owned Units:19 52.8%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:36 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:36 100% In 5 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:36 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Texas32
2. Indiana1
3. Missouri1

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$500K
Cash Investment:$30-50K
Total Investment:$340-474K
Average Total Investment:$400K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   5-7 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1600-1800

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

   End Cap

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:9
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items
Additional Services:Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
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:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Houston, TX4 weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

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 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10-20
U.S.:Yes, TX, IN, CO, MO, KS
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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