8300 19th Ave.
Montreal, PQ H1Z 4G8 CANADA
800#: (800) 361-5628
Tel: (514) 593-7711
Fax: (514) 593-8755
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Paul-Andre Guillotte, President
A. L. VAN HOUTTE cafes and bistros offer healthy, no-fry meals, served at any time of day with a cup of the distinctive, high-quality coffee that has given A. L. VAN HOUTTE cafes and bistros the refinement of a European breakfast and the freshness of a light meal or well-deserved coffee break.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1919; |
First Franchise: |
1983 |
| Franchise Units: |
94 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
14 |
| Total Units: |
108 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 108;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 104 in PQ, 4 in ON
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 8 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 1,500 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$80K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$200-250K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$225K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$80K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$40K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$40K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
2% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/10 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
No |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
N/A |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
35 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2 Weeks Training School; 3 Weeks Training Store; 10 Days or 2 Weeks Actual Store. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
All Countries |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.