Structure & Fees
| Franchise Fee: | $55,000.00 |
| Royalties: | 5% |
| Advertising: | 1% |
| Estimated Total Capital Cost (build out): | $700,000 (includes Franchise Fee) |
| Average Restaurant Size: | 100 seats (2,000 sq. ft.) |
| Cash or Liquid Assets Required (unencumbered): | $200,000 |
| Bank Financing Available Upon Approval: | Up to $350,000 (80% of Leasehold and Equipment) Small Business Loan |
Owner / Operator Required Qualifications
Franchising
- Supervisory or managerial background an asset
- Ability to relate well with both customers and employees
- Must possess integrity, honesty, sincerity, and tenacity
- Must be willing to follow a standard operation procedure and management system
- Must be willing to learn and understand the cooking process and kitchen operations
Advertising / Marketing
- Franchisees benefit from an established brand name (and integrity)
- We believe a “prime location” is our best advertising
- Brand advertising campaigns through online (social media, SEO) in addition to traditional media (print, radio, TV)
- Reputation Management – online directory and review sites; social media monitoring
- We build a regular customer base through word of mouth and consistently impressing our guests
- We support local community events and causes
- We are consistently voted best breakfast restaurant in local Readers’ Choice Awards publications
- Awarded for our franchise model and corporate social responsibility – Corporate Champion Award for Community Impact from the Canadian Cancer Society; 15-year milestone award for demonstrating dedication to Franchise Excellence through continued membership with the Canadian Franchise Association; Tops in Hospitality Award in recognition of the Greatest Percentage Increase – Restaurant Category awarded by Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine
Take Advantage of Our Professional Guidance
- Location search
- Securing of necessary financing
- Offer to lease or purchase
- Lease negotiations
- Initial drawing and design
- Hiring an Engineer / Architect / Contractor
- Hiring, training and managing of staff
- Training prior to opening at our training store
- Training during opening and ongoing support
- Use of all Sunset Grill manuals, menus, etc.
- Right to use trademarks and trade names
- Volume discount through our approved suppliers
- Ongoing support from Head Office
- Our build outs are turn-key, operations are fully standardized
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