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Applebee's International

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Applebee's International
4551 W. 107th St., # 100
Overland Park, KS 66207
800#:
Tel: (913) 967-4000
Fax: (913) 967-4135
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.applebees.com
Contact: Mr. Dave Goebel, President/COO


Everyone's favorite neighbor is definitely APPLEBEE'S neighborhood grill and bar. This distinguished casual-dining restaurant has a comfortable individuality which reflects the neighborhood in which it is located, making the APPLEBEE'S concept appealing wherever it is built.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 1,201
Company-Owned Units: 383
Total Units: 1,584

Distribution:
U.S. -- 1571; Canada -- 5; International -- 8
-North America -- Operations in 47 States, 3 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 62 in FL, 54 in CA, 48 in OH

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 125
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, , , 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All Except AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 75-100 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000-5,400 SF; FS, SC, RM (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $1MM-50% Liq.
Total Investment: $1.74-3.17MM
Average Total Investment: $2,455.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR

Fees:
-Franchise: $35K/Unit
-Average Franchise Fee: $35.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association: CFA MEMBER
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 300
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 8-12 Weeks Certified Training Unit; 3-Day Seminars at Headquarters.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: NY, LA, HI, AK
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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