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Great Outdoors Sub Shops
3910 Hwy. 30
Mesquite, TX 75150




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Business Description

G. O. FRANCHISE, INC. is a quick-service restaurant which offers high-quality, freshly prepared submarine sandwiches, salads and ice cream under the trade name GREAT OUTDOOR SUB SHOP. Over the last 32 years, we have excelled and perfected the system and are now offering G. O. FRANCHISE opportunities to qualified individuals who are interested in the franchise restaurant industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1973

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

1

12.5%
Company-Owned Units:787.5%
 
Total Operating Units:
8
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:8100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
8
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas8

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Cash Investment:$75-265K
Total Investment:$75-265K
Average Total Investment:$170K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800-2,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 6
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Dallas, TX8 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3

U.S.:

Yes, TX, SW
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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