Business Description

We have created a unique coffee concept - a quick-serve coffee caf�! Our many formats are designed for speed of service with a caf� which includes specialty hot and frozen signature beverages, freshly baked on-site muffins, bagels and pastries - all targeting the consumer on the go. We even serve a signature egg sandwich and omelette to go. We are backed by our parent company, Sara Lee, and serve New York's classic coffee, CHOCK FULL O'NUTS.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1932

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	65	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	65	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 65 100% In 10 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 65 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Rhode Island	4
2. New York	24
3. Massachusetts	11

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$350K
Cash Investment:	$85K
Total Investment:	$260-310K
Average Total Investment:	$285K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	8
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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Harrison, NY	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 17 U.S.: Yes, East Coast Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Chock Full O Nuts Cafe.