Business Description

KOHR BROS. is the original frozen custard since 1919. Our stores, which are bright and easily maintained, offer a simple and unique frozen dessert concept.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1919

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	37	77.1%
Company-Owned Units:	11	22.9%
Total Operating Units:	48	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 48 100% In 11 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 48 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	5
2. New Jersey	10
3. Virginia	6

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$75K
Total Investment:	$145.9-277.5K
Average Total Investment:	$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$27.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$28K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Kiosk

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:	2
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5/3/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	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:	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:	Included in Fees
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. Corporate Offices	6 Days
2. Franchisee Unit	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard.