Business Description

Over 33 years of excellence describes our Eastern-Style submarine sandwich concept. Our COUSINS SUBS niche is offering a quality submarine sandwich 25% larger than most of our competitiors. Hot and cold subs are highlighted by our freshly baked bread, delicious soups and garden salads made to order! The value and portability of our products promote leveraging outside sales to bottom line profitability. We've been growing steadily since 1972 and had a company record-setting year in 2005. We have high expectations for 2006 and invite you to learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities. We offer single unit and multi-unit franchises.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1972

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	144	88.3%
Company-Owned Units:	19	11.7%
Total Operating Units:	163	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 6 Asian-American: 21 Hispanic: 0 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.: 163 100% In 10 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 163 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arizona	14
2. Illinois	11
3. Wisconsin	113

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$191-277K
Average Total Investment:	$234K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,250-1,600

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

Other Sites: C-Store

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	40
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Headquarters	3 Days
2. Training Store	30 Days
3. Franchisee Store	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, IL,IN,IA,MI,MN,MO,ND,OH,SD, WI Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Cousins Subs.