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Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Bros. Bagels is taking our award-winning concept into the franchise arena for the first time. Beginning in the Southeastern U.S., we are bringing our established brand and loyal customer base into new markets with a spiffy new neighborhood store prototype. Join a leader in the quick casual bakery segment that offers craveable cuisine at breakfast, lunch or anytime. Start today by visiting our website at www.einsteinbros.com/franchising.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

2006

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4	1.1%
Company-Owned Units:	346	98.9%
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Total Operating Units:	350	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	350	100%	In 28 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	350	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	50
2. Colorado	30
3. Illinois	30

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$400K
Total Investment:	$492.1-858.4K
Average Total Investment:	$675K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3-5%

Average Number of Employees:

5 Full-time, 15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2200 - 2600

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	200
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:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Golden, CO	8 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:	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 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, 8
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: