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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
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| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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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 |
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| 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
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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
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here) |
| Training: |
6 Weeks at Bumpers of Pearl, MS. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
MS, AR, TN, TX, MO, NC, SC |
| Canada: |
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| Overseas: |
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Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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