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My Girlfriend's Kitchen
MY GIRLFRIEND'S KITCHEN solves the problem of what's for dinner tonight and our customers leave the mess in our kitchen! They assemble and take home 12 family-sized, ready-to-cook gourmet the fridge/freezer and stop wondering what's for dinner tonight! Each menu item feeds 4-6. Support network of recipes, menus, ordering, marketing and production systems. Comprehensive training/ongoing support.Excellent technology/reporting capability.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
2004
Franchising Since:
2004
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
39
97.5%
Company-Owned Units:
1
2.5%
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Total Operating Units:
40
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
40
100%
In 21 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
40
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
6
2. Utah
5
3. Arizona
4
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$245-446K
Cash Investment:
$45-70K
Total Investment:
$245-446K
Average Total Investment:
$375K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$35K
Average Franchise Fee:
$35K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 5 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,600-1,800
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
17
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:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
