Business Description

Production and baking of fresh cinnamon rolls, custom sandwiches, European-style sandwiches, soup, desserts and assorted beverages.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1986

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	13	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	13	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 11 84.6% In 0 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 2 15.4% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 13 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	0
2. Idaho	0
3. Washington	0

Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Washington, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$125-160K
Average Total Investment:	$142K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500-2,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
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:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Head Office	1 Week
2. Franchised Store	1 Week
3. Own Store	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Europe, Far East	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery.