Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Investment | 250001 - 450000 | 331500 - 474700 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | |
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 1975 | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | 2009 | 2000 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
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Business Experience Requirements |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| 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. | 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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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
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Training & Support |
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| Shingle Inn Cafes | Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| 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. | *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 | 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 | ||
| 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. | *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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| Shingle Inn Cafes | 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 | Australia, New Zealand | Canada |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| Year Founded | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 1975 |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 2009 |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 2000 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 5 years |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
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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. |
| 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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| Equipment | |
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| Inventory | |
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| Receivables | |
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| Payroll | |
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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. |
| 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 | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| 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 | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| 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. |
| 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 | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| 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 | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | |
| International Expansion | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Australia, New Zealand |
| Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza | Canada |