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| The Counter | Smashburger | |
| Investment | 711133 - 1939750 | 743130 - 1404535 |
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| Royalty Fee | 6% | 5 - 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 2% |
| Year Founded | 2003 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 2005 | 2008 |
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Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | Smashburger (Smashburger Franchising LLC) is seeking multi-unit development partners domestically and internationally. To be considered, individuals or partnerships must meet the following minimum criteria: *Demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, and passion and a proven record of success in the restaurant industry *Five years multi-unit restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator *Experience operating a minimum business of 10 or more units *Minimum financial net worth of $2 million and liquidity of $500,000 *Typical development agreement commitment of 5-20 units *Operating, real estate and trade area experience in development territory *Dedicated support team for Smashburger *Ability to obtain a liquor license (where applicable) | |
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Training & Support |
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| The Counter | Smashburger | |
| Training | On-The-Job Training: 964 hours Classroom Training: 164 hours | |
| Support | Newsletter Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform | Real Estate and Site Selection Lease Approval Pre-opening Management Training Vendors and Equipment Store Opening Support Information Technology Marketing and Public Relations Operations Support Purchasing and Distribution |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | |
| Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
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Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Royalty Fee | |
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| Smashburger | 5 - 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
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| Smashburger | 2% |
| Year Founded | |
| The Counter | 2003 |
| Smashburger | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
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| Smashburger | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
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| Smashburger | none |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Smashburger | Smashburger (Smashburger Franchising LLC) is seeking multi-unit development partners domestically and internationally. To be considered, individuals or partnerships must meet the following minimum criteria: *Demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, and passion and a proven record of success in the restaurant industry *Five years multi-unit restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator *Experience operating a minimum business of 10 or more units *Minimum financial net worth of $2 million and liquidity of $500,000 *Typical development agreement commitment of 5-20 units *Operating, real estate and trade area experience in development territory *Dedicated support team for Smashburger *Ability to obtain a liquor license (where applicable) |
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| The Counter | On-The-Job Training: 964 hours Classroom Training: 164 hours |
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| The Counter | Newsletter Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Smashburger | Real Estate and Site Selection Lease Approval Pre-opening Management Training Vendors and Equipment Store Opening Support Information Technology Marketing and Public Relations Operations Support Purchasing and Distribution |
| Marketing | |
| The Counter | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
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Expansion Plans |
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