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Buffalo's Southwest Café

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Buffalo's Southwest Café system.

Buffalo's Southwest Café
707 Whitlock Ave. SW, # 13
Marietta, GA 30064-3033
800#: (800) 459-4647
Tel: (770) 420-1800
Fax: (770) 420-1811
E-mail: teague@buffaloscafe.com
Web Site: www.buffaloscafe.com
Contact: Ms. Teri Teague, Franchise Administrator


At the value-end of the casual dining segment, our menu appeals to singles, families, groups. . . We feature Southwest entrees, world-famous wings, salads, burgers, full bar, party platters, take-out and catering. Our interior, featuring artifacts and antiques from the Old West, hardwood floor and rustic metal ceiling, adds to the overall Southwest dining experience.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 42
Company-Owned Units: 9
Total Units: 51

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 6 States, Puerto Rico
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 32 in GA, 5 in SC, 3 in NC

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American: 1
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 30 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 4,700 SF; FS, End-Cap (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $250-300K
Total Investment: $1.3MM
Average Total Investment: $1300K
Minimum Net Worth: $2.0MM

Fees
>Franchise: $35K
>Average Franchise Fee: $35K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 16
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2-Day Owner Orientation; 2 Days Atlanta, GA; 28 Days Corporate Facility.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: No specific programs, but we welcome minority ownership. We are currently workingwith an Asfrican-American franchise candidate.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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