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Smitty's

501 18th Ave. SW, # 600
Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (403) 229-3838
Fax: (403) 229-3899
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Paul Tomlinson, VP Franchise Development


Specializing in breakfast. Featuring lunch and dinner with licensed lounge. All-family restaurant.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1960; First Franchise: 1960
Franchise Units: 105
Company-Owned Units: 9
Total Units: 114
Distribution: U.S. -- 1; Canada -- 129; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State, 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , , (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: NR
Average Number of Employees: 20 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,500-5,000 SF; FS, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $150-250K
Total Investment: $300-500K; Average Total Investment: $400K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees: Franchise: $35K; Average Franchise Fee: $35K
Royalty: 5%
Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/20+
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
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: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 20
On-Going Support: b,C,D,E,F,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3-4 Weeks Calgary, AB.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: No
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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