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Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs

ERBERT AND GERBERT'S SUBS & CLUBS offer the gourmet sandwich product in the fast-food niche. Growing rapidly, the market is wide open for this top-quality, service-oriented company. Immaculate shops and outstanding service complement the gourmet product.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1987

Franchising Since:

1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	47	97.9%
Company-Owned Units:	1	2.1%
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Total Operating Units:	48	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	48	100%	In 3 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	48	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Wisconsin	14
2. Minnesota	11
3. North Dakota	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$30-35K
Total Investment:	$194-419K
Average Total Investment:	$306K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

2-3 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,000-2,000

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Home Office	3 Weeks
2. On-Site during Opening	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All U.S.,Primarily Midwest
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: