Business Description

Fast-casual restaurant concept that delivers great Cincinnati style chili in the speed of fast food. Sit down unit with table service that is ideal for owner/operators. Concept has a fanatical following by consumers and is one of the simplest restaurant concepts to run.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1949

Franchising Since:  1965

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	83	66.9%
Company-Owned Units:	41	33.1%
Total Operating Units:	124	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 124 100% In 5 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 124 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Ohio	94
2. Kentucky	19
3. Indiana	6

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Indiana, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$650K
Cash Investment:	$60-200K
Total Investment:	$300K-1MM
Average Total Investment:	$650K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,800

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

Other Sites: End Cap

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 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?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	40
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:	At Additional Cost
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:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Cincinnati, OH	6-8 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, OH, KY, IN, MI, FL, PA, WV Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Skyline Chili.