Business Description

Gourmet, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken, grilled fish and steaks restaurant, which operates in both food-court environments and neighborhood open-air centers, featuring food products cooked over an open-flame, just like you would cook them on your own backyard grill.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	76	90.5%
Company-Owned Units:	8	9.5%
Total Operating Units:	84	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 79 94% In 24 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 5 6% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 84 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Pennsylvania	7
2. Florida	21
3. District Of Columbia	11

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$350K
Cash Investment:	$60-90K
Total Investment:	$180-210K
Average Total Investment:	$195K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3-4 Full-time, 7-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500-2,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

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:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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:	11
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:	At Additional Cost
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. Company Unit in Boston, MA	2 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Store	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10-15 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Europe, Middle East	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Flamers Charbroiled Hamburgers & Chicken.