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Uno Chicago Grill
- Unos Restaurants LLC
- GRIL
Boston, MA 02132-49
- (877) 855-8667 / (617) 323-9200
- (617) 218-5376 (Fax)
- Mr. Jack Crawford, SVP Franchising
- [email protected]
A full-service casual theme restaurant with a brand name signature product - UNO's Original Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. A full varied menu with broad appeal featuring steak, shrimp and pasta. A flair for fun including a bar and comfortable decor in a facility that attracts guests of all ages.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1943
Franchising Since: 1979
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 85 | 42.1% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 117 | 57.9% |
| Total Operating Units | 202 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 198 | 98.0% | In 32 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 4 | 2.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 202 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| New York | 31 |
| Massachusetts | 30 |
| Virginia | 15 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 135 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| 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
| Training Restaurant | 12 Weeks |
| On-Site Staff Training | 2 Weeks |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $3MM |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $600-900K |
| Total Investment | $850K-2.5MM |
| Average Total Investment | $1K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty | 5% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 1% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 40 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 40 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 5,800 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Strip Center |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 5 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 20 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed, but discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 16 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, Asia, South and Central America, Europe |
