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Bumpers Drive-In of America

279 Soldiers Colony Rd.
Canton, MS 39046
800#:
Tel: (601) 855-0146
Fax: (601) 855-9305
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Ms. Monica Harrigill, Vice President of Operations


Fast food drive-in providing quality hamburgers, chicken, catfish, hot dogs, ice creams, shakes, french fries, potato pearls (tots), soft drinks, tea, coffee and desserts, namely apple pies, banana splits, short cakes with various toppings with the friendliest service possible.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1985; First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 4
Company-Owned Units: 25
Total Units: 29
Distribution: U.S. -- 29; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 28 in MS, 1 in TN
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , , (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States:
Average Number of Employees: 8 FT, 12 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 24,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-125K
Total Investment: $350-425K; Average Total Investment: $387K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees: Franchise: $10K; Average Franchise Fee: $10K
Royalty: 3%
Advertising: 6%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: NR
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: NR (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 72
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Weeks at Bumpers of Pearl, MS.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: MS, AR, TN, TX, MO, NC, SC
Canada:
Overseas:

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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