White Hen Pantry
700 E. Butterfield Rd., # 300
Lombard, IL 60148
-
(800) 726-8791
/
(630) 366-3100
- (630) 366-3447 (Fax)
For nearly 40 years, White Hen has served as one of the premier convenience retailers in metropolitan Chicago and greater Boston. 275 stores serve more than a quarter million customers each day with a full line of distinctive products including national brands, fresh sliced-to-order deli items, custom-crafted sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet soup, the country's best coffee, blended smoothies and shakes and more.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1965
Franchising Since: 1965
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
218 |
96.5% |
| Company-Owned Units |
8 |
3.5% |
| Total Operating Units |
226 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
226 |
100.0% |
In 3 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
226 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Registered in the following Registration States
Illinois, Indiana
Back to Top
Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
120 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Corporate Office |
1 Week |
| On-Site |
2 Weeks |
Back to Top
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
| Cash Investment |
$40-70K |
| Total Investment |
$55-250K |
| Average Total Investment |
$153K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| On-Going Royalty |
8%+ |
| Average Royalty |
8% |
| Advertising Fee |
Included |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
12 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
2,500
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
Back to Top
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
2 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
Back to Top
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
5 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
Back to Top
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
10 |
| USA |
Yes, IL, MA, NH, IN Only |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
Back to Top
