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Strings Italian Café
11344 Coloma Rd., # 545
Gold River, CA 95670
800#:
Tel: (916) 635-3990
Fax: (916) 631-9775
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.stringscafe.com
Contact: Mr. Al DeCaprio, President
STRINGS ITALIAN CAFE is a full-service, casual restaurant, with a menu focusing on a variety of pasta entrees, pizza, salads, desserts and espresso. A central kitchen/commissary provides most of the product requirements.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1987
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 17
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 20
Distribution:
U.S. -- 18;
Canada -- 2;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 3 States, 1 Province
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 24 in CA, 2 in PQ, 1 in NV
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 5, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,OR,WA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 4-6 FT, 15 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500 SF; SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100K
Total Investment: $325K
Average Total Investment: $325.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Fees:
-Franchise: $37.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $37.5K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6 Weeks Gold River, CA; 3 Weeks On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
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