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Philly Connection

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

Philly Connection
120 Interstate N. Pkwy., E., # 112
Atlanta, GA 30339-2103
800#: (800) 886-8826
Tel: (770) 952-6152
Fax: (770) 952-3168
E-mail: info@phillyconnection.com
Web Site: www.phillyconnection.com
Contact: Mr. John D. Pollock, SVP Franchise Development


Quick service restaurant and ice cream parlor. "The Cheesesteak Champion" serves fresh, high quality products prepared to order in front of customers. On premises, take out, drive though, delivery. May operate in strip shopping centers, convenience stores, free-standing buildings and "end cap" space. Franchisor helps in site location, lease negotiation, equipment purchasing, grand opening, initial and on-going training, toll free helpline.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1984
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 175
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 176

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 7 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 68 in GA, 19 in TX, 10 in FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 4
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American: 16
>Native American: 0
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,100-1,600 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $35-50K
Total Investment: $130-198.5K
Average Total Investment: $164K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K

Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 4%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/15
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: C,E,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 80 Hours Atlanta, GA.
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,TX,IL,VA,KY,IN,OH,NJ Only


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