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Grape, The

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

Grape, The
4300 Paces Ferry Rd., # 500A
Atlanta, GA 30339
800#:
Tel: (678) 309-9463
Fax: (678) 309-1208
E-mail: franchise@yourgrape.com
Web Site: www.yourgrape.com
Contact: Mr. Martin A. Thallman, President


Uncork an innovative opportunity!!! Demystify wine through THE GRAPES's copyrighted wine by taste guide that combines two complementary revenue sources (wine bar and retail store). Simplify operations and keep inventory costs to a minimum. Serving in-style, gourmet food, utilizing very minimal equipment and kitchen space.




Franchisor Background

Established: 2000
First Franchise: 2004
Franchise Units: 1
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 1

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 5 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in GA

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

Average Number of Employees: NR (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $250-300K
Total Investment: $450-600K
Average Total Investment: $525K
Minimum Net Worth: $600K

Fees
>Franchise: $50K
>Average Franchise Fee: $50K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 7/5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
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: 7
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Weeks Pre-Opening Atlanta, GA; 1 Week Grand Opening On-Site; As Needed On-Site.
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.: SE US;GA,FL,NC,SC, AL,TN,KY,DC,MS,LA


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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