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Arctic Circle
P.O. Box 339
Midvale, UT 84047
800#:
Tel: (801) 561-3620
Fax: (801) 561-9646
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. George D. Morgan, Executive Vice President
ARCTIC CIRCLE RESTAURANTS feature a variety of 16 different handmade milk shakes which include fresh fruit. Their food variety is just as unique, featuring hamburgers, chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, taco salads, specialty drinks and more. All this is served in a fast-food environment.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1953; |
First Franchise: |
1956 |
| Franchise Units: |
66 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
23 |
| Total Units: |
89 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 89;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 9 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 47 in UT, 17 in ID, 9 in OR
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1-3 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: WA |
| Average Number of Employees: 6 FT, 25 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 35,000 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$100K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$550-750K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$650K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$250K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$20K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$20K |
|
Royalty: |
3% |
|
Advertising: |
3.5% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
15/15 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
No |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
22 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,G,H
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here) |
| Training: |
4-6 Weeks in Salt Lake City, UT. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
ID,WY,MT,WA,OR,UT |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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