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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