Start-Up Costs and Fees |
| Investment |
292146 - 530652 |
200000 - 350000 |
| Franchise Fee |
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| Royalty Fee |
5.50% |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
3% |
3% |
| Year Founded |
1991 |
1948 |
| Year Franchised |
2000 |
1986 |
| Term Of Agreement |
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| Term Of Agreement |
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| Renewal Fee |
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Business Experience Requirements |
| Experience |
Single Unit: Liquidity: $150,000 Net Worth: $400,000
Multi-Unit (3-5 units): Liquidity: $300,000-$500,000 Net Worth: $750,000-$1,000,000
To open a Toppers franchise, you must have what it takes to make the initial investment or partner with someone who does.
Those who qualify may be eligible for a reduced initial franchise fee through our association with the VetFran program.
Average Square Footage: 1,200-1,800 sq ft (1,500 is optimal)
Our flexible footprint makes finding a spot to locate extra easy, whether it's an endcap, in-line or freestanding location. |
A minimum net worth of $100,000
A minimum of $60,000 in liquid assets or financing or a combination thereof
Five Star Customer Service for staff and customers alike
Product Quality " using only approved ingredients and the amounts set forth by the Cottage Inn Standard Operating Procedures
Professional Image " uniforms should be clean and pressed, and employees should be well-groomed at all times.
The Right Personality
As a member of the food service industry, our franchisees must have the right personality, too. We look for clean-cut professionals who will take pride in being a Cottage Inn franchisee. We also look for candidates who are strong leaders, can motivate a staff, and treat customers with the utmost care and respect. In the food service industry, it s important that your store pass the white glove test every day. Safety is always a concern when it comes to proper food handling.
To be a successful Cottage Inn franchisee you must also understand profit and loss statements. You need to input tools to measure your expenses on an on-going basis. We lay out what has been successful for Cottage Inn throughout our corporate stores and we want to make sure each franchisee who joins the Cottage Inn family follows the same equation to success. |
Financing Options |
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| Receivables |
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Training & Support |
| Training |
30 days at a Training Store in person and hands-on
Training and Marketing teams on-site prior/during/after opening
On-The-Job Training: 188 hours
Classroom Training: 18 hours |
Cottage Inn offers a world-class training program
On-The-Job Training: 240 hours
Classroom Training: 6 hours
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| Support |
Franchise Business Leader support
Corporate HQ team support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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On-going support to keep your store running successfully and smoothly. We want you to succeed, which is why we offer our support and advice gained from years of experience in the pizza industry. We ve been in the business since 1948 and operate 40 locations in two states, so it s safe to say we know how to run a business.
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app |
We collaborate with a digital marketing agency to help make Cottage Inn the top-ranked pizza company in relevant markets across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Cottage Inn employs an in-house creative team and offsite agency to produce a myriad of digital marketing vehicles, including e-blasts, mobile CRM, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, FourSquare, Instagram). We also leverage traditional print solutions such as bulk mail menus, EDDM (every day direct mail) cards, magnets, box toppers and door hangers.
We also invest in branding the Cottage Inn name, making us more desirable across all relevant markets. Cottage Inn is the Preferred Pizza Provider at MIS (Michigan International Speedway) where we serve over 100,000 guests at NASCAR events and the Country Music Festival.
Cottage Inn engages franchisees in strategic marketing meetings to receive their input on marketing campaigns and new product development. We also help franchisees market their specific stores via community fairs, business expos, entertainment venues and more.
We are family first at Cottage Inn, having been owned by the same family for over 65 years!
How we market each of our franchises:
Dynamic corporate website with pages dedicated to each franchise location
Convenient online ordering
A loyalty program to attract and retain customers
Mobile marketing to engage with the on-the-go world
E-marketing to offer the best deals to our dedicated customers
Traditional print marketing menus, direct mail, door hangers, box toppers, magnets and specialty pieces
Social media to engage our most dedicated consumers.
Branding by way of special event sponsorships
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| Operations |
We work on an owner/operator franchise system where at least one partner must be involved full-time in day-to-day operations. You won't be able to resist anyway. |
Cottage Inn maintains control of its product and distribution by operating a 22,000 square foot commissary in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fresh products are delivered weekly and our warehouse staff is always on call in case of emergency.
Cottage Inn produces fresh dough daily. For locations more than 200 miles away from Ann Arbor, we encourage and assist franchisees with setting up their own dough production. This assures a fresh, high-quality product and will help you secure a customer for life.
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run: 15
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Expansion Plans |
| US Expansion |
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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 |
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Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory |
| International Expansion |
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Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
| Investment |
|
|
| Franchise Fee |
|
|
| Royalty Fee |
| 5.50% |
| 5% |
| Advertising Fee |
| 3% |
| 3% |
| Year Founded |
| 1991 |
| 1948 |
| Year Franchised |
| 2000 |
| 1986 |
| Term Of Agreement |
|
|
| Renewal Fee |
|
|
Business Experience Requirements |
| Experience |
| Single Unit: Liquidity: $150,000 Net Worth: $400,000
Multi-Unit (3-5 units): Liquidity: $300,000-$500,000 Net Worth: $750,000-$1,000,000
To open a Toppers franchise, you must have what it takes to make the initial investment or partner with someone who does.
Those who qualify may be eligible for a reduced initial franchise fee through our association with the VetFran program.
Average Square Footage: 1,200-1,800 sq ft (1,500 is optimal)
Our flexible footprint makes finding a spot to locate extra easy, whether it's an endcap, in-line or freestanding location. |
| A minimum net worth of $100,000
A minimum of $60,000 in liquid assets or financing or a combination thereof
Five Star Customer Service for staff and customers alike
Product Quality " using only approved ingredients and the amounts set forth by the Cottage Inn Standard Operating Procedures
Professional Image " uniforms should be clean and pressed, and employees should be well-groomed at all times.
The Right Personality
As a member of the food service industry, our franchisees must have the right personality, too. We look for clean-cut professionals who will take pride in being a Cottage Inn franchisee. We also look for candidates who are strong leaders, can motivate a staff, and treat customers with the utmost care and respect. In the food service industry, it s important that your store pass the white glove test every day. Safety is always a concern when it comes to proper food handling.
To be a successful Cottage Inn franchisee you must also understand profit and loss statements. You need to input tools to measure your expenses on an on-going basis. We lay out what has been successful for Cottage Inn throughout our corporate stores and we want to make sure each franchisee who joins the Cottage Inn family follows the same equation to success. |
Financing Options |
| |
|
| Franchise Fees |
|
|
| Start-up Costs |
|
|
| Equipment |
|
|
| Inventory |
|
|
| Receivables |
|
|
| Payroll |
|
|
Training & Support |
| Training |
| 30 days at a Training Store in person and hands-on
Training and Marketing teams on-site prior/during/after opening
On-The-Job Training: 188 hours
Classroom Training: 18 hours |
| Cottage Inn offers a world-class training program
On-The-Job Training: 240 hours
Classroom Training: 6 hours
|
| Support |
| Franchise Business Leader support
Corporate HQ team support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
|
| On-going support to keep your store running successfully and smoothly. We want you to succeed, which is why we offer our support and advice gained from years of experience in the pizza industry. We ve been in the business since 1948 and operate 40 locations in two states, so it s safe to say we know how to run a business.
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
|
| Marketing |
| Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app |
| We collaborate with a digital marketing agency to help make Cottage Inn the top-ranked pizza company in relevant markets across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Cottage Inn employs an in-house creative team and offsite agency to produce a myriad of digital marketing vehicles, including e-blasts, mobile CRM, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, FourSquare, Instagram). We also leverage traditional print solutions such as bulk mail menus, EDDM (every day direct mail) cards, magnets, box toppers and door hangers.
We also invest in branding the Cottage Inn name, making us more desirable across all relevant markets. Cottage Inn is the Preferred Pizza Provider at MIS (Michigan International Speedway) where we serve over 100,000 guests at NASCAR events and the Country Music Festival.
Cottage Inn engages franchisees in strategic marketing meetings to receive their input on marketing campaigns and new product development. We also help franchisees market their specific stores via community fairs, business expos, entertainment venues and more.
We are family first at Cottage Inn, having been owned by the same family for over 65 years!
How we market each of our franchises:
Dynamic corporate website with pages dedicated to each franchise location
Convenient online ordering
A loyalty program to attract and retain customers
Mobile marketing to engage with the on-the-go world
E-marketing to offer the best deals to our dedicated customers
Traditional print marketing menus, direct mail, door hangers, box toppers, magnets and specialty pieces
Social media to engage our most dedicated consumers.
Branding by way of special event sponsorships
|
| Operations |
| We work on an owner/operator franchise system where at least one partner must be involved full-time in day-to-day operations. You won't be able to resist anyway. |
| Cottage Inn maintains control of its product and distribution by operating a 22,000 square foot commissary in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fresh products are delivered weekly and our warehouse staff is always on call in case of emergency.
Cottage Inn produces fresh dough daily. For locations more than 200 miles away from Ann Arbor, we encourage and assist franchisees with setting up their own dough production. This assures a fresh, high-quality product and will help you secure a customer for life.
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run: 15
|
Expansion Plans |
| 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 |
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| Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory |
| International Expansion |
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