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Smitty's
501 18th Ave. SW, # 600
Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (403) 229-3838
Fax: (403) 229-3899
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Paul Tomlinson, VP Franchise Development
Specializing in breakfast. Featuring lunch and dinner with licensed lounge. All-family restaurant.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1960; |
First Franchise: |
1960 |
| Franchise Units: |
105 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
9 |
| Total Units: |
114 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 1;
Canada -- 129;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State, 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 20 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 3,500-5,000 SF; FS, RM
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$150-250K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$300-500K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$400K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$NR |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$35K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$35K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
20/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/20+ |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
Yes |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
20 |
| On-Going Support: |
b,C,D,E,F,G,H
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
3-4 Weeks Calgary, AB. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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