Business Description

Bridging the gap between the typical sandwich chains and full-service casual dining, Baker Brothers is an upscale, fast-casual deli, featuring specialty sandwiches, award-winning salads, gourmet pizzas and more. Baker Brothers is currently seeking franchise partners willing and able to open 3-5 units. We are currently seeking franchisees in all states. Baker Brothers is a business investment and franchisees are not expected to be owner/operators.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2000

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	3	30%
Company-Owned Units:	7	70%
Total Operating Units:	10	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 10 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 10 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Nevada	1
2. Texas	9

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$150-200K
Total Investment:	$367-626K
Average Total Investment:	$496K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4-5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,200-3,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: transport center

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 3 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. TBD	2-8 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Baker Brothers American Deli.