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Thundercloud Subs

Fresh, fast and healthy sub sandwiches, salads, soup, etc. in a casual atmosphere without the fast-food look. A distinctive trademark, system and product, each store having a unique decor that ties in to the local community. Definitely not a cookie cutter franchise. We train our people to capture the essence of the THUNDERCLOUD experience. The customer service and atmosphere play a large part in overall customer satisfaction. We offer a great value.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1975

Franchising Since:

1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	15	60%
Company-Owned Units:	10	40%
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Total Operating Units:	25	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	25	100%	In 2 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	25	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	24

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$25-50K
Total Investment:	$60-100K
Average Total Investment:	$80K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	Varies

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 6-12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

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:	5
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:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters in Austin	1-2 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Store	5-10 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
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:	10+8/4/4 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	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?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

8-12

U.S.:	Yes, Primarily Southwest
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: