Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Rhapsody's | |
| Investment | 250001 - 450000 | 565000 - 999999 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Advertising Fee | 1 - 3% | |
| Year Founded | 1975 | 2000 |
| Year Franchised | 2009 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Rhapsody's | |
| Experience | Previous experience in operating a cafe is an advantage, but not a necessity in owning a Shingle Inn Cafe. Our experienced personnel will provide comprehensive training in cafe management, ordering, rostering, customer service and marketing during our six week pre-opening training program. You will also receive ongoing support and regular visits from your assigned Area Manager. | |
Financing Options |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Rhapsody's | |
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| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
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| Receivables | ||
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Training & Support |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Rhapsody's | |
| Training | 6 week pre-opening franchisee training program. The initial weeks will consist of meeting key personnel and undertaking training across all facets of the business, including business management, customer service and sales, health and safety, and marketing. Training will also include planning your opening marketing promotions with the help of our experienced marketing team. Following this you'll undertake a minimum of four weeks training in-store. In this environment you will gain essential experience in the hands-on operation of a Shingle Inn cafe. In-store training provides you with a comprehensive insight into all facets of the business, including product knowledge, customer service skills, food and beverage preparation, store presentation, as well as in-store systems and training. You will also complete our Barista Training Program during this time. | The training consists of a minimum of 3 months which is all done in an existing store level. A management competency program is strictly adhered to and will be accessed weekly. |
| Support | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Operations | The average cafe has two full time Supervisors, up to 3 casual barista's (working different times), and 2 casual Kitchen Specialists. Further to this approximately 7 wait (table) staff, all casual , in a mix of seniors and juniors. Normally you would establish a pool of 10 to 12 casual wait staff to choose from for any given shift. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Rhapsody's | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Australia, New Zealand | South Africa |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | 1 - 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 1975 |
| Rhapsody's | 2000 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 2009 |
| Rhapsody's | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 5 years |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Previous experience in operating a cafe is an advantage, but not a necessity in owning a Shingle Inn Cafe. Our experienced personnel will provide comprehensive training in cafe management, ordering, rostering, customer service and marketing during our six week pre-opening training program. You will also receive ongoing support and regular visits from your assigned Area Manager. |
| Rhapsody's | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Equipment | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes} | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Inventory | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Receivables | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Payroll | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 6 week pre-opening franchisee training program. The initial weeks will consist of meeting key personnel and undertaking training across all facets of the business, including business management, customer service and sales, health and safety, and marketing. Training will also include planning your opening marketing promotions with the help of our experienced marketing team. Following this you'll undertake a minimum of four weeks training in-store. In this environment you will gain essential experience in the hands-on operation of a Shingle Inn cafe. In-store training provides you with a comprehensive insight into all facets of the business, including product knowledge, customer service skills, food and beverage preparation, store presentation, as well as in-store systems and training. You will also complete our Barista Training Program during this time. |
| Rhapsody's | The training consists of a minimum of 3 months which is all done in an existing store level. A management competency program is strictly adhered to and will be accessed weekly. |
| Support | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Marketing | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Operations | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | The average cafe has two full time Supervisors, up to 3 casual barista's (working different times), and 2 casual Kitchen Specialists. Further to this approximately 7 wait (table) staff, all casual , in a mix of seniors and juniors. Normally you would establish a pool of 10 to 12 casual wait staff to choose from for any given shift. |
| Rhapsody's | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Rhapsody's | |
| International Expansion | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Australia, New Zealand |
| Rhapsody's | South Africa |