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Maid-Rite
2951 86th St.
Des Moines, IA 50322


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Business Description

Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppes were founded in 1926 in Iowa. We are famous for our loose meat sandwiches. We are an affordable franchise choice with assistance for a turn-key restaurant. We have a training school for franchisees to assist in learning all aspects of restaurant operations.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1926

Franchising Since:  1928

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

72

97.3%
Company-Owned Units:22.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
74
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:75100%In 8 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
75
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Iowa39
2. Illinois17
3. Missouri10

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Cash Investment:$50-100K
Total Investment:$125K-300K
Average Total Investment:$300K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 600-1,800 square feet

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 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:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 40
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:
1. Owner1-2 Weeks
2. Manager1-2 Weeks
3. On-Site Opening Assistance1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24

U.S.:

Yes, Midwest & FL, CA, CO, NV, AZ
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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