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Cheddar's Casual Cafe
616 Six Flags Dr., # 116
Arlington, TX 76011




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Business Description

Full-service restaurant. Terrific price/value, with traditional menu, in pleasing ambiance.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

24

57.1%
Company-Owned Units:1842.9%
 
Total Operating Units:
42
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:42100%In 10 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
42
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Illinois6
2. Ohio3
3. Texas12

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $750K
Cash Investment:$300K
Total Investment:$1.5-1.9MM+
Average Total Investment:$1700K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:3%
Average Royalty:3%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 60 Full-time, 40 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 7,700

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 20
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:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Arlington, TX12 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5-7

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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