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 Maid-Rite 2951 86th St. Des Moines, IA 50322 |
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Business Description
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppes were founded in 1926 in Iowa. We are famous for our fresh ground beef loose meat sandwiches, seasoned to perfection and served on a warm bun. Our menu also includes Broaster Chicken, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Godfather's Pizza, and Seattle's Best Coffee. We are an affordable franchise choice that provides franchisee assistance for a turn-key restaurant. We have a training school for franchisees to assist in learning all aspects of restaurant operations and customer service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1926
Franchising Since: 1928
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 10 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 600-1,800 square feet
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Leased Retail End Cap Sites, Companion Stores and
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppes were founded in 1926 in Iowa. We are famous for our fresh ground beef loose meat sandwiches, seasoned to perfection and served on a warm bun. Our menu also includes Broaster Chicken, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Godfather's Pizza, and Seattle's Best Coffee. We are an affordable franchise choice that provides franchisee assistance for a turn-key restaurant. We have a training school for franchisees to assist in learning all aspects of restaurant operations and customer service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1926
Franchising Since: 1928
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 85 | 97.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 2 | 2.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 87 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Iowa | 39 |
| 2. Illinois | 17 |
| 3. Missouri | 10 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $50-100K |
| Total Investment: | $125K-300K |
| Average Total Investment: | $300K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 3% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 600-1,800 square feet
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Leased Retail End Cap Sites, Companion Stores and
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| 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: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Two 10 Additional Term Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 40 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Owner | 1-2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Manager | 1-4 Weeks | ||||||||
| 3. On-Site Opening Assistance | 1-3 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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