Business Description

FRULLATI CAF� & BAKERY, the fresh franchise alternative in fast food. Featuring something fresh for every taste, FRULLATI's lite fare menu includes: fruit smoothies, frozen yogurt, deli sandwiches, healthy snacks, fresh baked bread, cookies and gourmet coffee. If the taste of success by owning one or a chain of FRULLATI CAF�s sounds appetizing, here's the opportunity for you. We have FRULLATI CAF� & BAKERY franchise opportunities coming to your neighborhood.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	57	60.6%
Company-Owned Units:	37	39.4%
Total Operating Units:	94	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 94 100% In 14 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 94 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	7
2. Illinois	12
3. Texas	29

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$150-275K
Average Total Investment:	$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 600

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

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:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	N/A
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:	350
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:	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. Dallas, TX	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 28 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Frullati Cafe & Bakery.