Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Indigo Joe's | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Investment | 1200000 - 1300000 | 331500 - 474700 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 1.50% | |
| Year Founded | 1994 | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | 2000 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Indigo Joe's | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Experience | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: A high energy level Good communication skills A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business An understanding of business operations and management principles Sales and marketing skills Be adequately financed A strong desire and ambition to succeed Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people | |
Financing Options |
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| Indigo Joe's | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Indigo Joe's | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Training | Prior to the opening of the store, it is essential to successfully complete Indigo Joe's intensive 6-week franchise training program. This program will educate the franchise owner in all aspects of restaurant operations as well as provide him or her with all the necessary tools. Topics that will be covered include customer service, preparation of Indigo Joe's menu items, quality and food portion control, beverage and inventory management, cost control, employee hiring and scheduling, store safety guidelines, management tools and systems, turnover reduction and budgeting and forecasting. Store Opening training is provided for 7 days prior to the opening date and until 7 days after. This training is a more "hands on" approach to managing and successfully running an Indigo Joe's restaurant. | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. |
| Support | Indigo Joe's provides on-going operational support through their field service representatives | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | |
| Operations | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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| Indigo Joe's | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Canada |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Indigo Joe's | 5% |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Indigo Joe's | 1.50% |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Year Founded | |
| Indigo Joe's | 1994 |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Indigo Joe's | 2002 |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 2000 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Indigo Joe's | 10 years +10 |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Indigo Joe's | $10K |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: A high energy level Good communication skills A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business An understanding of business operations and management principles Sales and marketing skills Be adequately financed A strong desire and ambition to succeed Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Indigo Joe's | No |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Equipment | |
| Indigo Joe's} | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Inventory | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Receivables | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Payroll | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Indigo Joe's | Prior to the opening of the store, it is essential to successfully complete Indigo Joe's intensive 6-week franchise training program. This program will educate the franchise owner in all aspects of restaurant operations as well as provide him or her with all the necessary tools. Topics that will be covered include customer service, preparation of Indigo Joe's menu items, quality and food portion control, beverage and inventory management, cost control, employee hiring and scheduling, store safety guidelines, management tools and systems, turnover reduction and budgeting and forecasting. Store Opening training is provided for 7 days prior to the opening date and until 7 days after. This training is a more "hands on" approach to managing and successfully running an Indigo Joe's restaurant. |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. |
| Support | |
| Indigo Joe's | Indigo Joe's provides on-going operational support through their field service representatives |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. |
| Marketing | |
| Indigo Joe's | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Operations | |
| Indigo Joe's | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| International Expansion | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | Canada |