Business Description

Mr. Goodcents® Subs & Pastas serves both the lunch and dinner crowd by offering sandwiches made with fresh baked bread, sliced-to-order deli meats and cheeses, soups, salads and hearty pasta entrees. With an expertise in catering and delivery by party trays to box lunches we are successfully serving businesses, community organizations, and the at home diner. Our menu stays fresh and current by offering new products, like our tasty flat bread pizzas. Mr. Goodcents® Subs & Pastas is proud to celebrate over 20 years as a successful franchise company. Our Brand is committed to consistent ‘operations excellence’ and customer satisfaction that makes you, our franchisees, famous in your local community.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1989

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	98	98%
Company-Owned Units:	2	2%
Total Operating Units:	100	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 2 Hispanic: 2 Native American: 1 Other: 17 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Lease Negotiations, Managerial Training, Mentoring
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 100 100% In 13 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 100 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arizona	8
2. Kansas	43
3. Missouri	54

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$40K-50K
Total Investment:	$150K-200K
Average Total Investment:	$175K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3.5%

Average Number of Employees: 1-3 Full-time, 10-20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
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:	30
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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. DeSoto, KS	1 week
2. Onsite Restaurant Training - Kansas City Mkt.	3 weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas.