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Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine began in 1997 in downtown Manhattan with an American Dream. Manuela Luna and her three daughters, Patricia, Sofia, and Mila, risked everything to start a restaurant dedicated to having the tastiest lunch with the best service in New York City. Their Cuban chef, Eduardo Mergado, created authentic Cuban meals and sandwiches that have been receiving rave reviews for ten years. Those who join us will be proud to be a Sophie's Cuban Cuisine franchisee!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1997

Franchising Since:

2006

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	0	0%
Company-Owned Units:	6	100%
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Total Operating Units:	6	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	6	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	6	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. New York	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM-1.5MM
Cash Investment:	$100-150K
Total Investment:	$365-611K
Average Total Investment:	$488K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

18 Full-time, 8-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

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:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. New York City	8-9 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	0
Asian-American:	0
Hispanic:	100%
Native American:	0
Other:	0
Specific Minority:	There are no formal financial programs in place at this time, but the environment is strongly supportive and encouraging for all minorities.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	No
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: