Business Description

Fast food, specializing in hot dogs, Philly steak sandwiches, wings, burgers, etc., open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1971

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	33.3%
Company-Owned Units:	4	66.7%
Total Operating Units:	6	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 7 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 7 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Pennsylvania	3
2. New Jersey	1
3. Florida	3

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$60K
Total Investment:	$60K
Average Total Investment:	$60K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,400

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

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 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:	1
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Ft. Myers, FL	2-3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, Eastern Seaboard Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Potts Doggie Shop.