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Michel's Baguette (Canada)
16251 Dallas Pkwy.
Addison, TX 75001




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Business Description

European bakery/caf�, featuring authentic European breads, rolls, and pastries. In addition, we offer gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches, and hot entrees. We also serve a variety of beverages including espresso, gourmet coffee, teas and fruit juices. In addition to our full store, we have a "grab 'n' go" version as well.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

13

72.2%
Company-Owned Units:527.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
18
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:00%In 0 States
Canada:18100%In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
18
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Alberta3
2. British Columbia1
3. Ontario13

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Cash Investment:$300K+
Total Investment:$750-800K
Average Total Investment:$775K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$40K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:0.5%
 
Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 8-12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,000

Preferred Sites: 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:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 35
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
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: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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Toronto, ON or Dallas, TX3 Months
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

U.S.:

No
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Middle East, Europe, South America
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