Business Description

Up-scale - QSR features - fresh, never- frozen, grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, pasta and wraps.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	43	93.5%
Company-Owned Units:	3	6.5%
Total Operating Units:	46	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 46 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 46 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	0
2. Maryland	0
3. New York	0

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$150-200K
Total Investment:	$200-350K
Average Total Investment:	$225K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, 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:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 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?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, 0
Size of Corporate Staff:	34
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
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:	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. New York Ranch *1	6 Weeks
2. On-Site	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Europe, Asia	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Ranch 1.