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Thundercloud Subs
1102 W. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78703


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Business Description

Fresh, fast and healthy sub sandwiches, salads, soup, etc. in a casual atmosphere without the fast-food look. A distinctive trademark, system and product, each store having a unique decor that ties in to the local community. Definitely not a cookie cutter franchise. We train our people to capture the essence of the THUNDERCLOUD experience. The customer service and atmosphere play a large part in overall customer satisfaction. We offer a great value.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1975

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

15

60%
Company-Owned Units:1040%
 
Total Operating Units:
25
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:25100%In 2 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
25
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas24

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$25-50K
Total Investment:$60-100K
Average Total Investment:$80K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$10K
Average Franchise Fee:$10K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:Varies
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-1,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10+8/4/4 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 5
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters in Austin1-2 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Store5-10 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8-12

U.S.:

Yes, Primarily Southwest
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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