Business Description

SCHLOTZSKY'S is a leader in the fast casual upscale specialty franchised restaurant category, serving a menu of sandwiches, pizza, soups and salads and featuring SCHLOTZSKY'S baked-fresh-daily sourdough bread. New SCHLOTZSKY'S restaurants are defining fast casual dining, with its appealing architecture, original products and speed of service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1971

Franchising Since:  1977

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	376	95.9%
Company-Owned Units:	16	4.1%
Total Operating Units:	392	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 377 96.2% In 35 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 15 3.8% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 392 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arizona	18
2. Georgia	17
3. Texas	146

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$
Total Investment:	$519-729.5K
Average Total Investment:	$624K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,400-3,500

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

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
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, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	70
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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. Austin, TX	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 22 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Schlotzsky's.