Cousins Subs
- Cousins Subs Systems, Inc.
N83 W13400 Leon Rd.
Menomenee Falls, WI 53051
USA
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(800) 238-9736
/
(262) 253-7700
- (262) 253-7710 (Fax)
Over 33 years of excellence describes our Eastern-Style submarine sandwich concept. Our COUSINS SUBS niche is offering a quality submarine sandwich 25% larger than most of our competitiors. Hot and cold subs are highlighted by our freshly baked bread, delicious soups and garden salads made to order! The value and portability of our products promote leveraging outside sales to bottom line profitability. We have high expectations for 2009 and invite you to learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities. We offer single unit and multi-unit franchises.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1978
Franchising Since: 1979
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
83 |
79.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
22 |
21.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
105 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
105 |
100.0% |
In 6 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
105 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Wisconsin |
79 |
| Arizona |
4 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
40 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Franchisee Store |
10 Days |
| Headquarters |
3 Days |
| Training Store |
30 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$300K |
| Cash Investment |
$80-100K |
| Total Investment |
$182.2-564K |
| Average Total Investment |
$373K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
6% |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
12 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,250-1,600
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
C-Store |
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
2 |
| USA |
Yes, WI |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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