Business Description

Since 1937, we have offered personal service to assist each franchisee in producing the finest-quality donuts at low initial cost and continuing fees. Our motto is 'The Taste You Remember - Since 1937. SOUTHERN MAID DONUTS.'

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1937

Franchising Since:  1941

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	86	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	86	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 86 100% In 12 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 86 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Louisiana	10
2. Texas	65
3. Washington	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Oregon, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K+
Cash Investment:	$50K+
Total Investment:	$50-125K
Average Total Investment:	$88K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

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

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 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:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Franchisee's Location	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Southern Maid Donuts.