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Ground Round Grill & Bar

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Ground Round Grill & Bar system.

Ground Round Grill & Bar
500 US Route One
Freeport, ME 04032
800#: (800) 229-7005
Tel: (207) 865-4433
Fax: (207) 865-2227
E-mail: mbotti@groundround.com
Web Site: www.groundround.com
Contact: Ms. Monica Botti, Franchise Sales/Comm. Manager


THE GROUND ROUND GRILL & BAR has a solid plan for success. Whether you wish to diversify or add to your portfolio, we are currently developing exciting franchise opportunities in the country's most desirable markets. The GROUND ROUND is a proven casual dining concept that profits from its vision, commitment and energy. Call or click today and start building a growth plan that can really pay dividends.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1969
First Franchise: 1970
Franchise Units: 60
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 60

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 24 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in NY, 19 in MA, 16 in PA

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

Average Number of Employees: 15 FT, 52 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1 Acre Min. SF; FS, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $125-200K
Total Investment: $1.0-1.9MM
Average Total Investment: $1450K
Minimum Net Worth: $800K

Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 58
On-Going Support: B,C,d,e G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6-10 Weeks at Regional Training Unit.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: In transition to a program.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: NE, MW, Atl. States, Grt Lks


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