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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 (for an explanation click 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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