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Bevinco

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development
of minority-owned franchises in the Bevinco system.

Bevinco
505 Consumers Rd., # 510
Toronto, ON, M2J 4V8 Canada


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Business Description

Liquor inventory auditing and control service for bars and restaurants. Utilizing our computerized weighing system, franchisees will identify and resolve the shrinkage problems associated with the bar business. On-going weekly accounts make for an excellent executive income.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

323

98.2%
Company-Owned Units:61.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
329
100.0%
 
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:0
Asian-American:0
Hispanic:1%
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.:19572.8%In 49 States
Canada:2710.1%In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:4617.2%In 27 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
268
100.1.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California14
2. Ohio23
3. Texas10

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $40K
Cash Investment:$40K
Total Investment:$40K
Average Total Investment:$40K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$39.9K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:$4/Audit
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:$2/Audit
 
Average Number of Employees: 1-3 Full-time, 1-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 12
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Head Office in Toronto7 Days
2. Franchisee's Location5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada: Yes, All Canada
Overseas: Yes, All Countries
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