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Roy Rogers Restaurants
 

ROY ROGERS is a quick-service restaurant that is a "cut above" fast food, with a cult-like following. Our concept focuses on quality, variety and choice, targeted primarily for an adult audience.Our favorite foods include the "Big Three" - roast beef, chicken and burgers. Our "Choose Any Side" option includes french fries, baked and mashed potatoes, cole slaw, tossed salad and baked beans. The ROY ROGERS Fixin's Bar includes multiple complimentary condiments. Guests customize their own sandwiches.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1968

Franchising Since:

  2003

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:36 69.2%  
Company-Owned Units:16 30.8%  
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Total Operating Units:52 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:52 100% In 9 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:52 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Maryland18
2. New Jersey8
3. New York10

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Maryland, New York, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$1.4MM
Cash Investment:$250-300K
Total Investment:$915K-1.47MM
Average Total Investment:$1194K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   10-12 Full-time, 25-30 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   3,200-3,700

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:26
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:Included in Fees
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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Corporate Training Store8-10 Weeks
2. Corporate Offices7 Days
 

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:3
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:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   3
U.S.:Yes, MD,DC,VA,DE,NJ,CT,MA,OH
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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