Get Your Slice of the Pie

Open in as Soon as 120 Days

From application to opening day, here is exactly how it goes.

Ready to Get Started?
The Franchise Timeline

120 Days to Open

  1. Day 1

    Fill out the franchise application and sign the FDD.

  2. Day 15

    Discovery day at the corporate office and tour of facilities.

  3. Day 20

    If approved, a franchise is awarded, the franchise agreement signed and the franchise fee paid.

  4. Day 30

    Location selected and lease signed.

  5. Day 30-100

    Construction in process.

  6. Day 80

    Training begins at one of our approved training facilities.

  7. Day 110

    Corporate crew arrives at your location to install furniture and equipment.

  8. Day 115

    Corporate training crew arrives at your location and begins on-site training.

  9. Day 120

    OPEN, and your piece of the profit pie begins.

Is This You?

What Great Franchisees Have in Common

Franchising may not be for everyone, but for the right person it is an ideal situation. Be honest with yourself as you read: do you already have these characteristics, and if not, can you commit to developing them?

01

Reliability

Good franchisees tend to be reliable, solid individuals who are careful but not necessarily risk averse, with the skills to run a franchise operation consistently.

02

Leadership Skills

Dealing with people, leading a team and communicating count in your favor. No industry experience? Our training and support fill the gap.

03

Good Judgement

Every business carries risk. We help eliminate threats and guide you, and we are always in support mode when you want to talk a risk through.

04

Good Learner

There is always more to learn. Great franchisees take advice from the franchisor and turn it into a rewarding, profitable operation.

05

Hard Worker

Put in the work at the beginning and success tends to follow. Hard work keeps the restaurant, the staff, and the customers happy.

06

Good Communicator

Talk it over with family first, then keep strong communication flowing between franchisor, suppliers, staff and customers.

07

Good at Networking

All businesses have customers. If you love dealing with people, you are already ahead.

08

Financial Awareness

Have your startup and investment finances set before the agreement, then keep an eye on income and expenditure as the company grows.

09

Willing to Delegate

Know your staffing hierarchy and delegate. It builds your team and frees you for the parts of the business only you can do.

10

Willing to Ask for Help

Never be afraid to ask the franchisor, your staff, or your family. It is central to healthy, successful partnerships.

Never Alone

We Support You All Along the Journey

We have an experienced corporate team dedicated to helping you be successful, specializing in operations, training, marketing, technical support and more. We communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation.

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