Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Symposium Cafe | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Investment | 625000 - 675000 | 250001 - 450000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 4% | |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | |
| Year Founded | 1996 | 1975 |
| Year Franchised | 2004 | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Symposium Cafe | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| 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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| Symposium Cafe | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Franchise Fees | ||
| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Symposium Cafe | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Training | 3 full months of training for up to three individuals at an existing Symposium Cafe location. | 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. |
| Support | A transition tutor is assigned to directly assist you on a regular basis in your restaurant franchise for a period of 10 weeks. This tutor works closely with you through the opening stages of your cafe, the day-to-day operating systems and procedures to ensure a successful start-up of your restaurant. This program is designed to strengthen and build the Franchise operators commitment to our proven systems. Our unique 10 weeks in-store program is crucial to building your team, establishing a strong customer base, growing restaurant sales and operating a successful Symposium Cafe franchise. The field consulting team provides ongoing support and training through restaurant visits and coaching. They ensure all Symposium Cafe systems, specifications and standards are in place to drive consistent operations and profitable sales. Professional operations staff makes ongoing visits to your restaurant to hear any concerns you may have. They'll also conduct restaurant audits, which expose areas of concern within your operation. Our regional managers work with our Franchisees to develop action plans to correct and eliminate any problems uncovered. | |
| 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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| Symposium Cafe | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | Ontario | |
| International Expansion | Australia, New Zealand |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | 4% |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | 1% |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Year Founded | |
| Symposium Cafe | 1996 |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 1975 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Symposium Cafe | 2004 |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| 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. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Equipment | |
| Symposium Cafe} | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Inventory | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Receivables | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Payroll | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Symposium Cafe | 3 full months of training for up to three individuals at an existing Symposium Cafe location. |
| 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. |
| Support | |
| Symposium Cafe | A transition tutor is assigned to directly assist you on a regular basis in your restaurant franchise for a period of 10 weeks. This tutor works closely with you through the opening stages of your cafe, the day-to-day operating systems and procedures to ensure a successful start-up of your restaurant. This program is designed to strengthen and build the Franchise operators commitment to our proven systems. Our unique 10 weeks in-store program is crucial to building your team, establishing a strong customer base, growing restaurant sales and operating a successful Symposium Cafe franchise. The field consulting team provides ongoing support and training through restaurant visits and coaching. They ensure all Symposium Cafe systems, specifications and standards are in place to drive consistent operations and profitable sales. Professional operations staff makes ongoing visits to your restaurant to hear any concerns you may have. They'll also conduct restaurant audits, which expose areas of concern within your operation. Our regional managers work with our Franchisees to develop action plans to correct and eliminate any problems uncovered. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Marketing | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Operations | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| 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. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Symposium Cafe | Ontario |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| International Expansion | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Australia, New Zealand |