Business Description

Bridging the gap between the typical sandwich chains and full-service casual dining, Baker Brothers is an upscale, fast-casual deli, featuring specialty sandwiches, award-winning salads, gourmet pizzas and more. Baker Brothers is currently seeking franchise partners willing and able to open 3-5 units. We are currently seeking franchisees in all states. Baker Brothers is a business investment and franchisees are not expected to be owner/operators.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2000

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	8	53.3%
Company-Owned Units:	7	46.7%
Total Operating Units:	15	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 15 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 15 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Kentucky	1
2. South Carolina	2
3. Texas	12

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1.5MM
Cash Investment:	$250K
Total Investment:	$430.5-656K
Average Total Investment:	$496K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500-3,500

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites: Shopping Center, Power Center, Transport Center

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 3 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Radio Ads
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Dallas, TX	8 weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6-8 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Baker Brothers American Deli.