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Big Boy Restaurant & Bakery
4199 Marcy Dr.
Warren, MI 48091


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Business Description

Full-service family restaurant with over 60 years of success. BIG BOY'S comprehensive menu features a daily breakfast and fruit buffet, soup, salad and fruit bar, in-store bakery and award-winning desserts, in addition to traditional favorites. Industry leader in managed profitability.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1936

Franchising Since:  1952

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

596

85.1%
Company-Owned Units:10414.9%
 
Total Operating Units:
700
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:60085.7%In 17 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:10014.3%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
700
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Kentucky25
2. Michigan142
3. Ohio102

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $700K
Cash Investment:$250K
Total Investment:$600K-1.8MM
Average Total Investment:$1200K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$40K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:3%
Average Royalty:3%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 25 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 5,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: 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: 165
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. In-Unit6-8 Weeks
2. Corporate Headquarters1-2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 7

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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