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Lindy - Gertie's
8437 Park Ave.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
800#:
Tel: (630) 323-8003
Fax: (630) 323-5449
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.lindyschili.com
Contact: Mr. Joseph Yesutis, President
LINDY-GERTIE restaurants sell LINDY's chili, the oldest (established in 1924) chili parlor in Chicago, and GERTIE'S Ice Cream (the oldest ice cream parlor in Chicago, established in 1901).
Franchisor Background
Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 9
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 9
Distribution:
U.S. -- 9;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 1 State
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 10 in IL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 1, 1, 2, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: IL (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $40K
Total Investment: $NR
Average Total Investment: $-1.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees:
-Franchise: $9.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $9.5K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 1
On-Going Support: D,E (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week 5858 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL; 1 Week 3685 S. Archer, Chicago, IL.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: IL
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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