Business Description

Hand-made, fine chocolates made on premises for customers to watch. Over 30 years experience in chocolate making. Our goal is to become the premiere high quality chocolatier in the U.S. and international markets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1995

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	33	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	33	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 31 93.9% In 12 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 2 6.1% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 33 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	9
2. Texas	5
3. Virginia	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Maryland, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$110-150K
Total Investment:	$110-150K
Average Total Investment:	$130K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1,400

Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5/5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
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:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Orlando, FL	1-2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, Eastern United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Schakolad Chocolate Factory.