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New York Fries

Exceptional product and simplicity of operations make NEW YORK FRIES an outstanding opportunity. Specializing in fresh-cut fries and hot dogs, our concept is simply. Our standards are high. We start with fresh potatoes, hand-cut on site everyday. We cook them in 100% vegetable oil in our special process. Winner, Canada's Best managed Companies award, requalified winner 2001. Winner of numerous advertising awards. Runner-up, Franchisor of the Year award, Canadian Franchise Association 1994.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1984

Franchising Since:

1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	171	91.9%
Company-Owned Units:	15	8.1%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	186	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	0	0%	In 0 States
Canada:	171	97.7%	In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:	4	2.3%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	175	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ontario	94
2. British Columbia	27
3. Alberta	24

Registered in Following Registration States:

Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$50-75K
Total Investment:	$150-200K
Average Total Investment:	$175K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

2-3 Full-time, 5-6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

350

Preferred Sites:

Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	16
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. Toronto, ON	7-10 Days
2. On-Site	5-10 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

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

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:	10/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

10-12

U.S.:	No
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, England, Pacific Rim

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: