Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Eggspectation | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Investment | 650000 - 1500000 | 250001 - 450000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | |
| Advertising Fee | 2% Nat'l 1% local | |
| Year Founded | 1993 | 1975 |
| Year Franchised | 1998 | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Eggspectation | 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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| Eggspectation | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
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Training & Support |
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| Eggspectation | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Training | *An initial training program as defined in the franchise agreement. *Training programs, seminars and other related activities regarding the operation of the Restaurant as we reasonably deem necessary or appropriate. *Certain on-site remedial training when requested and found appropriate. | 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 | *Site selection. *Onsite assistance prior to and during restaurant opening. *Regular visits, evaluations of the Restaurant, products and services provided at the Restaurant to ensure that the high standards of quality, appearance and service of the System are maintained. *Our prototype restaurant design and consultation provided during restaurant construction. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. *Advice and written materials (including updates to the Manuals) concerning techniques for managing and operating the Restaurant, including new developments and improvements in equipment, food products, packaging and preparation. *The use of our established supply sources, including negotiated prices that could not likely be attained by an independent operator. *Merchandising support programs, product tie-ins and seasonal promotions to attract new customers, enhance customer loyalty to maximize the frequency of visits. *The benefit of our Research and Development team that is constantly testing new products and searching for new ideas and better ways to serve customers. | |
| Marketing | *With available marketing funds, we plan marketing campaigns on regional or national level. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. | |
| Operations | 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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| Eggspectation | Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Australia, New Zealand |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Eggspectation | 5% |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Eggspectation | 2% Nat'l 1% local |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Year Founded | |
| Eggspectation | 1993 |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 1975 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Eggspectation | 1998 |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Eggspectation | |
| 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 | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Equipment | |
| Eggspectation} | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Inventory | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Receivables | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Payroll | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Eggspectation | *An initial training program as defined in the franchise agreement. *Training programs, seminars and other related activities regarding the operation of the Restaurant as we reasonably deem necessary or appropriate. *Certain on-site remedial training when requested and found appropriate. |
| 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 | |
| Eggspectation | *Site selection. *Onsite assistance prior to and during restaurant opening. *Regular visits, evaluations of the Restaurant, products and services provided at the Restaurant to ensure that the high standards of quality, appearance and service of the System are maintained. *Our prototype restaurant design and consultation provided during restaurant construction. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. *Advice and written materials (including updates to the Manuals) concerning techniques for managing and operating the Restaurant, including new developments and improvements in equipment, food products, packaging and preparation. *The use of our established supply sources, including negotiated prices that could not likely be attained by an independent operator. *Merchandising support programs, product tie-ins and seasonal promotions to attract new customers, enhance customer loyalty to maximize the frequency of visits. *The benefit of our Research and Development team that is constantly testing new products and searching for new ideas and better ways to serve customers. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Marketing | |
| Eggspectation | *With available marketing funds, we plan marketing campaigns on regional or national level. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Operations | |
| Eggspectation | |
| 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 | |
| Eggspectation | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | |
| International Expansion | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Shingle Inn Cafes | Australia, New Zealand |