Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Symposium Cafe | Naples Tomato | |
| Investment | 625000 - 675000 | 1353000 - 1892500 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 4% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | 5% |
| Year Founded | 1996 | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | 2004 | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Symposium Cafe | Naples Tomato | |
| Experience | What kind of people will run Naples Tomato franchises? Outgoing, independent people who love food and wines as much as we do. Do you Love making people happy? Want a business that's more than a business - one that provides more than a business-servant relationship? Have very good business acumen? See the value in following a system and building a brand? Plan to spend 25-40 hours a week in the restaurant? Have the right financial resources? Naples Tomato franchises aren't right for everyone; but for those who qualify, the rewards will be great. We are looking for franchise owners for both single-unit franchises and area development agreements. | |
Financing Options |
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| Symposium Cafe | Naples Tomato | |
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Training & Support |
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| Symposium Cafe | Naples Tomato | |
| Training | 3 full months of training for up to three individuals at an existing Symposium Cafe location. | Thorough training in all the significant areas of your business, on-site start-up assistance and periodic visits, and a confidential operations manual to guide your daily operations Guidance in ordering initial supplies, food items and equipment, including specialty equipment such as our automated self-service wine system |
| Support | A transition tutor is assigned to directly assist you on a regular basis in your restaurant franchise for a period of 10 weeks. This tutor works closely with you through the opening stages of your cafe, the day-to-day operating systems and procedures to ensure a successful start-up of your restaurant. This program is designed to strengthen and build the Franchise operators commitment to our proven systems. Our unique 10 weeks in-store program is crucial to building your team, establishing a strong customer base, growing restaurant sales and operating a successful Symposium Cafe franchise. The field consulting team provides ongoing support and training through restaurant visits and coaching. They ensure all Symposium Cafe systems, specifications and standards are in place to drive consistent operations and profitable sales. Professional operations staff makes ongoing visits to your restaurant to hear any concerns you may have. They'll also conduct restaurant audits, which expose areas of concern within your operation. Our regional managers work with our Franchisees to develop action plans to correct and eliminate any problems uncovered. | |
| Marketing | An exciting, comprehensive marketing program, including assistance with developing and implementing effective communications materials and campaigns | |
| Operations | As a Naples Tomato franchise owner, you'll spend your days watching people enjoy themselves and celebrate good times. You'll finish the day thinking about how many smiles you created. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Symposium Cafe | Naples Tomato | |
| US Expansion | Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia | |
| Canada Expansion | Ontario | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | 4% |
| Naples Tomato | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | 1% |
| Naples Tomato | 5% |
| Year Founded | |
| Symposium Cafe | 1996 |
| Naples Tomato | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Symposium Cafe | 2004 |
| Naples Tomato | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | What kind of people will run Naples Tomato franchises? Outgoing, independent people who love food and wines as much as we do. Do you Love making people happy? Want a business that's more than a business - one that provides more than a business-servant relationship? Have very good business acumen? See the value in following a system and building a brand? Plan to spend 25-40 hours a week in the restaurant? Have the right financial resources? Naples Tomato franchises aren't right for everyone; but for those who qualify, the rewards will be great. We are looking for franchise owners for both single-unit franchises and area development agreements. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Equipment | |
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| Naples Tomato | |
| Inventory | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Receivables | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Payroll | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Symposium Cafe | 3 full months of training for up to three individuals at an existing Symposium Cafe location. |
| Naples Tomato | Thorough training in all the significant areas of your business, on-site start-up assistance and periodic visits, and a confidential operations manual to guide your daily operations Guidance in ordering initial supplies, food items and equipment, including specialty equipment such as our automated self-service wine system |
| Support | |
| Symposium Cafe | A transition tutor is assigned to directly assist you on a regular basis in your restaurant franchise for a period of 10 weeks. This tutor works closely with you through the opening stages of your cafe, the day-to-day operating systems and procedures to ensure a successful start-up of your restaurant. This program is designed to strengthen and build the Franchise operators commitment to our proven systems. Our unique 10 weeks in-store program is crucial to building your team, establishing a strong customer base, growing restaurant sales and operating a successful Symposium Cafe franchise. The field consulting team provides ongoing support and training through restaurant visits and coaching. They ensure all Symposium Cafe systems, specifications and standards are in place to drive consistent operations and profitable sales. Professional operations staff makes ongoing visits to your restaurant to hear any concerns you may have. They'll also conduct restaurant audits, which expose areas of concern within your operation. Our regional managers work with our Franchisees to develop action plans to correct and eliminate any problems uncovered. |
| Naples Tomato | |
| Marketing | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | An exciting, comprehensive marketing program, including assistance with developing and implementing effective communications materials and campaigns |
| Operations | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | As a Naples Tomato franchise owner, you'll spend your days watching people enjoy themselves and celebrate good times. You'll finish the day thinking about how many smiles you created. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Symposium Cafe | Ontario |
| Naples Tomato | |
| International Expansion | |
| Symposium Cafe | |
| Naples Tomato | |