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Central Park Double Drive-Thru

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development
of minority-owned franchises in the Central Park Double Drive-Thru system.

Central Park Double Drive-Thru
537 Market St., # 301
Chattanooga, TN 37402


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Business Description

Double drive-thru burger/chicken chain. High quality - low price leader in QSR burgers. Reasonable start-up - ease of operation. Low over head.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1983

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

38

97.4%
Company-Owned Units:12.6%
 
Total Operating Units:
39
100.0%
 
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:8%
Asian-American:2%
Hispanic:1%
Native American:0
Other:8%
Specific Minority
  Program(s) in place:
Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not have any specific programs in place at this time. We do place classified franchise ads in targeted ethnic publications.
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:39100%In 8 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
39
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Tennessee20
2. South Carolina5
3. Georgia8

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Cash Investment:$50-100K
Total Investment:$150-400K
Average Total Investment:$275K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:N/A
General Business Experience:N/A
Specific Industry Experience:N/A
Formal Education:N/A
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 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:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 6
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: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:Included in Fees
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. Chattanooga, TN2 Weeks
2. On-Site2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, Southeast
Canada: No
Overseas: No
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