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Long John Silver's



Long John Silver's
P. O. Box 34550, 1900 Colonel Sanders Ln.
Louisville, KY 40213
      Top100

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Business Description

LONG JOHN SILVER'S is the largest, quick-service seafood restaurant chain in the world. We continue to aggressively grow with new units and sales. Opportunities are available in new and existing markets and with our sister brand, A & W in our new co-brand facilities.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1969

Franchising Since:  1969

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

500

41.7%
Company-Owned Units:70058.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
1,200
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:1,200100%In 0 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
1,200
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Indiana0
2. Ohio0
3. Texas0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Cash Investment:$
Total Investment:$1.0-1.3MM
Average Total Investment:$1150K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6% Gr. Receipts
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:4% Gr. Rec.
 
Average Number of Employees:

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: 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: 0
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
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:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Training10-16 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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