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Country Kitchen International
COUNTRY KITCHEN INTERNATIONAL, rated the # 1 family dining restaurant franchise, develops, operates and franchises COUNTRY KITCHEN RESTAURANTS, one of the most aggressive and growth-oriented family dining chains in the U. S. They have developed an outstanding reputation for the depth of their support system at all levels.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1939
Franchising Since:
1965
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
117
80.7%
Company-Owned Units:
28
19.3%
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Total Operating Units:
145
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
145
100%
In 26 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
145
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Wisconsin
42
2. Missouri
23
3. Minnesota
21
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$150-300K
Total Investment:
$670K - 1.6MM
Average Total Investment:
$1121K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$40K
Average Franchise Fee:
$40K
On-Going Royalty:
4%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
Up to 3%
Average Number of Employees:
20 Full-time, 20 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Casino
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
No
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
26
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
