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Togo's Eatery

Since its founding in the early 1970’s in Northern California, Togo’s has served reasonably priced, deli-style sandwiches made to order and stuffed with fresh, wholesome ingredients. With this simple concept, Togo’s soon had lines out the door and was well on its way to becoming California’s most loved sandwich shop.  Nearly 40 years later, Togo’s has over 240 franchise restaurants serving some of the best sandwiches on the West Coast to over a million guests each month. Togo’s bread is specially baked daily and the menu has expanded to include a selection of fresh salads, soups and specialty wraps.

 

In this on-the-go world, quick service restaurants are leading the market for foods prepared away from the home, making now a great time to be in the sandwich business. Togo's highly portable product appeals to a wide range of people and is one of the few quick service offerings that allows customers to receive that extra touch of interacting directly with the sandwich maker. Togo’s franchisees benefit from a strong support and service network and Togo's unique menu offerings.

 

Operating Units

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

Franchised

260

256

237

% Change

--

-1.5%

-7.4%

Company-Owned

5

4

6

% Change

--

-20.0%

50.0%

Total

265

260

243

% Change

--

-1.9%

-6.5%

Franchised as % of Total

98.11%

98.46%

97.53%

 

Investment Required

The fee for a Togo’s franchise is $40,000.

 

Togo’s provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Franchise Fee

$40,000

$40,000

Real Estate Development

$40,000

$150,000

Equipment, Fixtures and Signage

$75,000

$120,000

Electronic Cash Register / Retail Information System

$11,000

$21,400

Initial Inventory

$8,000

$14,000

Miscellaneous Opening Costs

$16,500

$51,000

Uniforms

$400

$800

Insurance

$4,500

$15,000

Training Expenses

$1,000

$12,000

Marketing Start-Up Fee

$5,000

$5,000

Additional Funds (3 months)

$20,000

$60,000

Total Investment

$221,400

$489,200

 

On-going Expenses

Togo’s franchisees pay royalty fees equal to 5% of gross sales and a continuing advertising fee equal to 2% of gross sales; however, Togo’s may charge up to 5% of gross sales.

 

What You Get—Training and Support

Togo’s provides a solid foundation for franchisees, with support that is unmatched in the industry.  Franchisees are in good hands - Togo’s executive management team has over 150 years of restaurant experience, and Togo’s CEO has ownership in the company and is constantly in the field interacting with loyal customers and franchisees. Togo’s provides five weeks of management training at an approved training restaurant, followed by on-site training in advance of store opening. Prior to restaurant opening, Togo’s also assists franchisees with site selection, comprehensive restaurant design specifications and approved general contractors, equipment vendors and architectural services.

 

Franchisees are assigned a Franchise Service Manager who acts as a liaison between the franchisee and Togo’s, as well as consulting, coaching and assisting franchisees and team members in all facets of their business.  Togo’s provides a variety of marketing materials and support, including local restaurant marketing strategies and materials and an email marketing club.  Franchisees also benefit from Togo’s creative development of marketing materials for system-wide promotions, focus on public relations and product development and menu management. 

 

Territory

Togo’s does not grant exclusive territories.