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Blimpie

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

Blimpie
7730 E. Greenway Rd., # 104
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
800#:
Tel: (770) 984-2707 + 123
Fax: (770) 933-6109
E-mail: jwcampbell@kahalacorp.com
Web Site: www.blimpie.com
Contact: Mr. John W. Campbell, VP Global Franchising


International submarine sandwich chain, serving fresh-sliced, high-quality meats and cheeses on fresh-baked bread. Also offering an assortment of fresh-made salads and other quality products.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1964
First Franchise: 1977
Franchise Units: 1210
Company-Owned Units: 10
Total Units: 1220

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 209 in FL, 193 in GA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 8 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $25-100K
Total Investment: $75-250K
Average Total Investment: $162K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees
>Franchise: $10-18K
>Average Franchise Fee: $18K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 4%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100+
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 80 Hours in Atlanta, GA; 120 Hours in Local Franchise.
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.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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