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Duke Sandwich Company

We are a family-owned and operated sandwich company with superb sandwich spreads, a superior business system and nearly 90 years of quality, tradition and experience.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1917

Franchising Since:

2004

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	7	70%
Company-Owned Units:	3	30%
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Total Operating Units:	10	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	10	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	10	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. South Carolina	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$400K
Cash Investment:	$60-100K
Total Investment:	$90-240K
Average Total Investment:	$165K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

0 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,800-2,400

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Headquarters or Specified Training Site	3-4 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Southeast
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: