2265 W. Railway St., Box 490
Abbotsford, BC V2S 5Z5 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (604) 859-1014
Fax: (604) 859-1711
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.shefieldgourmet.com
Contact: Mr. T. Hartford, Franchise Director
Retail outlet, featuring tobaccos and related products, but also offering other merchandise, including beverages, confectionery, reading material, giftware and lottery that caters to everyday needs and impulse buying.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1976; |
First Franchise: |
1976 |
| Franchise Units: |
111 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
2 |
| Total Units: |
113 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 113;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 7 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 39 in BC, 32 in ON, 23 in AB
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 250-1,500 SF; RM, SC
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$40-100K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$180K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$180K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$NR |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$10-25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$17K |
|
Royalty: |
2-8% |
|
Advertising: |
NR |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: NR
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| 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: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
NR |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
8 |
| On-Going Support: |
C,D,E,G,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week On-Site. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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