Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Albert's Family Restaurant | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Investment | 280000 - 400000 | 250001 - 450000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | ||
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 0 | 1975 |
| Year Franchised | 0 | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Albert's Family Restaurant | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Experience | Previous experience in operating a cafe is an advantage, but not a necessity in owning a Shingle Inn Cafe. Our experienced personnel will provide comprehensive training in cafe management, ordering, rostering, customer service and marketing during our six week pre-opening training program. You will also receive ongoing support and regular visits from your assigned Area Manager. | |
Financing Options |
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| Albert's Family Restaurant | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
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| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Albert's Family Restaurant | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Training | Albert's will provide you with an extensive four week training program which covers all aspects of restaurant operations. Our professional training representatives will take you through each stage of operations, including: purchasing, kitchen routines, personnel and recruiting, management controls such as food and labour costs, equipment maintenance, marketing and promotions, customer and employee relations. All training is completed in Edmonton, Alberta. | 6 week pre-opening franchisee training program. The initial weeks will consist of meeting key personnel and undertaking training across all facets of the business, including business management, customer service and sales, health and safety, and marketing. Training will also include planning your opening marketing promotions with the help of our experienced marketing team. Following this you'll undertake a minimum of four weeks training in-store. In this environment you will gain essential experience in the hands-on operation of a Shingle Inn cafe. In-store training provides you with a comprehensive insight into all facets of the business, including product knowledge, customer service skills, food and beverage preparation, store presentation, as well as in-store systems and training. You will also complete our Barista Training Program during this time. |
| Support | Franchising is a partnership that depends on cooperation and mutual support. That's why we offer all our franchisees ongoing professional support in all aspects of operations. This support ensures the profitability of each restaurant. Our Operations Manager will periodically visit your restaurant to assist in the launching of new menu items, update purchasing programs, or to assist you in any area of operations. Albert's senior management strongly believes in action: immediate follow-up on your requests for assistance. | |
| Marketing | Albert's Franchise Inc. has a commitment to increasing market share through professional assistance to all franchisees, aggressive promotion and marketing, increasing the customer-base in every unit, and most important, increase the awareness of the Albert's brand name throughout Western Canada. Today's customer identifies with a established brand name...it's the most valuable commodity a company can own. Customer loyalty to a brand is exactly what franchising is all about. Our marketing support will reflect changing needs and trends, and through communications with you, we will enhance our advertising and promotion efforts to assure you are receiving the most effective marketing possible. | |
| Operations | Our aim is to build a strong franchise network by providing an efficient Operating System. Albert's Operating Manual documents our system and is easy to follow. This manual is the franchisee's continual reference to ensure employees are following the proper methods and procedures. | The average cafe has two full time Supervisors, up to 3 casual barista's (working different times), and 2 casual Kitchen Specialists. Further to this approximately 7 wait (table) staff, all casual , in a mix of seniors and juniors. Normally you would establish a pool of 10 to 12 casual wait staff to choose from for any given shift. |
Expansion Plans |
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| Albert's Family Restaurant | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Australia, New Zealand |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Year Founded | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | 0 |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 1975 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | 0 |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Previous experience in operating a cafe is an advantage, but not a necessity in owning a Shingle Inn Cafe. Our experienced personnel will provide comprehensive training in cafe management, ordering, rostering, customer service and marketing during our six week pre-opening training program. You will also receive ongoing support and regular visits from your assigned Area Manager. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Equipment | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant} | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Inventory | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Receivables | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Payroll | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | Albert's will provide you with an extensive four week training program which covers all aspects of restaurant operations. Our professional training representatives will take you through each stage of operations, including: purchasing, kitchen routines, personnel and recruiting, management controls such as food and labour costs, equipment maintenance, marketing and promotions, customer and employee relations. All training is completed in Edmonton, Alberta. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 6 week pre-opening franchisee training program. The initial weeks will consist of meeting key personnel and undertaking training across all facets of the business, including business management, customer service and sales, health and safety, and marketing. Training will also include planning your opening marketing promotions with the help of our experienced marketing team. Following this you'll undertake a minimum of four weeks training in-store. In this environment you will gain essential experience in the hands-on operation of a Shingle Inn cafe. In-store training provides you with a comprehensive insight into all facets of the business, including product knowledge, customer service skills, food and beverage preparation, store presentation, as well as in-store systems and training. You will also complete our Barista Training Program during this time. |
| Support | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | Franchising is a partnership that depends on cooperation and mutual support. That's why we offer all our franchisees ongoing professional support in all aspects of operations. This support ensures the profitability of each restaurant. Our Operations Manager will periodically visit your restaurant to assist in the launching of new menu items, update purchasing programs, or to assist you in any area of operations. Albert's senior management strongly believes in action: immediate follow-up on your requests for assistance. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Marketing | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | Albert's Franchise Inc. has a commitment to increasing market share through professional assistance to all franchisees, aggressive promotion and marketing, increasing the customer-base in every unit, and most important, increase the awareness of the Albert's brand name throughout Western Canada. Today's customer identifies with a established brand name...it's the most valuable commodity a company can own. Customer loyalty to a brand is exactly what franchising is all about. Our marketing support will reflect changing needs and trends, and through communications with you, we will enhance our advertising and promotion efforts to assure you are receiving the most effective marketing possible. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Operations | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | Our aim is to build a strong franchise network by providing an efficient Operating System. Albert's Operating Manual documents our system and is easy to follow. This manual is the franchisee's continual reference to ensure employees are following the proper methods and procedures. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | The average cafe has two full time Supervisors, up to 3 casual barista's (working different times), and 2 casual Kitchen Specialists. Further to this approximately 7 wait (table) staff, all casual , in a mix of seniors and juniors. Normally you would establish a pool of 10 to 12 casual wait staff to choose from for any given shift. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| International Expansion | |
| Albert's Family Restaurant | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Australia, New Zealand |