Business Description

In 1969, ARTHUR TREACHER'S purchased the original fish and chips recipe from a London restaurant called Malin's of Bow (dating back to the 1860s), and with it, the original fish and chips recipe. Since then, we've adjusted the menu to accommodate American tastes and expanded it to include shrimp, clams, fried chicken and side orders including tasty hush puppies and our unique coleslaw. All of which makes ARTHUR TREACHER'S DISH & CHIPS the English meal perfect for today's all-American appetite.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1969

Franchising Since:  1969

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	199	97.5%
Company-Owned Units:	5	2.5%
Total Operating Units:	204	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 203 99.5% In 21 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 1 0.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 204 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	77
2. New York	71
3. Ohio	26

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Michigan, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$75-100K
Total Investment:	$175-250K
Average Total Investment:	$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 8 Part-time

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

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, 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:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	2
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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	50
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:	Included in Fees
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. Long Island, NY	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips.