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Kelsey's Restaurants

450 S. Service Rd. W.
Oakville, ON L6K 2H4 CANADA
800#: (800) 982-1682
Tel: (905) 842-5510
Fax: (905) 842-9048
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.kelseys.ca
Contact: Mr. Larry Santolini, Director of Franchising


Approaching its 20th anniversary, KELSEY'S has been bringing outstanding food, unrivaled service and its celebrated 'good times' to communities throughout Canada since 1998. KELSEY'S new menu features more than 100 exciting items. KELSEY'S warm, friendly decor and fast service make it an appealing place for lunch crowds, the after work gang, as well as families at dinner and late evening adult patrons who come for the good times in a neighborhood atmosphere.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1978; First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 28
Company-Owned Units: 77
Total Units: 105
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 54; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 42 in ON, 8 in AB, 1 in SK
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 4, 2, 2, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: AB
Average Number of Employees: 70-90 Total (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $250-300K
Total Investment: $600-750K; Average Total Investment: $675K
Minimum Net Worth: $600K
Fees: Franchise: $40K; Average Franchise Fee: $40K
Royalty: 5%
Advertising: .5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: No
Area Development Agreements: NR
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,G,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 12 Weeks In Restaurant; 1 Week Office.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: N/A
Canada: ON, AB, BC
Overseas: Philippines, Western Europe, Australia

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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