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Ground Round, The

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Ground Round, The
703 Granite St.
Braintree, MA 02184-9078
800#: (800) 229-7005
Tel: (781) 380-3125
Fax: (781) 380-3244
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.groundround.com
Contact: Ms. Michele R. Inglese, Franchise Develop. Coord.


THE GROUND ROUND GRILL & BAR has a solid plan for success. Whether you wish to diversify or add to your portfolio, we are currently developing exciting franchise opportunities in the country's most desirable markets. The GROUND ROUND is a proven casual dining concept that profits from its vision, commitment and energy. Call or click today and start building a growth plan that can really pay dividends.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1969
First Franchise: 1970
Franchise Units: 73
Company-Owned Units: 60
Total Units: 133

Distribution:
U.S. -- 132; Canada -- 1; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 24 States, 1 Province
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in NY, 19 in MA, 16 in PA

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 15 FT, 52 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1 Acre Min. SF; FS, SC, RM (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $125-200K
Total Investment: $1.0-1.9MM
Average Total Investment: $1,450.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $800K

Fees:
-Franchise: $40K
-Average Franchise Fee: $40.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

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


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 58
On-Going Support: B,C,d,e G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6-10 Weeks at Regional Training Unit.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: NE, MW, Atl. States, Grt Lks
Canada: No
Overseas: No

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