Lindy - Gertie's
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Lindy - Gertie's system.
Lindy - Gertie's
8437 Park Ave.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
800#:
Tel: (630) 323-8003
Fax: (630) 323-5449
E-mail: lyesutis@aol.com
Web Site: www.lindyschili.com
Contact: Mr. Joseph Yesutis, President
LINDY-GERTIE restaurants sell LINDY's chili, the oldest (established in 1924) chili parlor in Chicago, and GERTIE'S Ice Cream (the oldest ice cream parlor in Chicago, established in 1901).
Franchisor Background
Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 9
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 9
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 10 in IL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $40K
Total Investment: $NR
Average Total Investment: $-1K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $9.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $9K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
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: 1
On-Going Support: D,E (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week 5858 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL; 1 Week 3685 S. Archer, Chicago, IL.
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.: IL
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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