Business Description

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

Year Established:  1964

Franchising Since:  1977

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1,288	99.8%
Company-Owned Units:	2	0.2%
Total Operating Units:	1,290	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 30% total system-wide owned by minorities Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Financing Referrals, Lease Negotiations, Managerial Training, Mentoring
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1,280 99.2% In 50 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 10 0.8% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 1,290 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	209
2. Georgia	193

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$25-100K
Total Investment:	$75-250K
Average Total Investment:	$162K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$18K
Average Franchise Fee:	$18K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Local Franchise	120 Hours
2. Atlanta, GA	80 Hours
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Blimpie.   •  Coupons   •  Promotional Items