Business Description

We specialize in serving gourmet fries, fresh-cut and cooked in peanut oil with assorted toppings, prepared on location. We also have hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted sub sandwiches, drinks, fresh-squeezed lemonade. Our locations range from fries-only to full-menu restaurants.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1981

Franchising Since:  1981

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	25	96.2%
Company-Owned Units:	1	3.8%
Total Operating Units:	26	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 12 46.2% In 26 States Canada: 1 3.8% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 13 50% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 26 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Illinois	3
2. Maryland	8
3. Pennsylvania	6

Registered in Following Registration States: Maryland

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$30-90K
Total Investment:	$30-150K
Average Total Investment:	$90K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15-25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5-7%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	0-2%

Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 400-1,200

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 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:	9
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. MD	6 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 18-24 U.S.: Yes, East Coast Canada: No Overseas: Yes, Korea	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Boardwalk Fries.