Business Description

Multi-concept franchise for better utilization of labor and overhead expenses with higher unit volumes vs. single product QSRs. Majority of stores located in regional malls. Upscale interior design. Choose deli, ice cream or specialty coffee - one, two or three concepts - all under one simple franchise and one investment structure.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1987

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	28	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	28	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 28 100% In 6 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 28 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Washington	5
2. Oregon	14
3. Nevada	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$35-45K
Total Investment:	$90-225K
Average Total Investment:	$158K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,400

Preferred Sites: 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:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
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?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	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:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office Portland, OR	1 Week
2. Onsite (Store)	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 U.S.: Yes, West and Inter-Mountain States Only Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from All American Deli & Ice Cream Shops.