Business Description

Exceptional product and simplicity of operations make NEW YORK FRIES an outstanding opportunity. Specializing in fresh-cut fries and hot dogs, our concept is simply. Our standards are high. We start with fresh potatoes, hand-cut on site everyday. We cook them in 100% vegetable oil in our special process. Winner, Canada's Best managed Companies award, requalified winner 2001. Winner of numerous advertising awards. Runner-up, Franchisor of the Year award, Canadian Franchise Association 1994.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	160	91.4%
Company-Owned Units:	15	8.6%
Total Operating Units:	175	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 171 97.7% In 9 Canadian Provinces International: 4 2.3% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 175 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Ontario	94
2. British Columbia	27
3. Alberta	24

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$50-75K
Total Investment:	$125-175K
Average Total Investment:	$150K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 5-6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 350

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/5/5 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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	16
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Toronto, ON	7-10 Days
2. On-Site	5-10 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10-12 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, England, Pacific Rim	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from New York Fries.