Franchise Information

Sam & Louie's

Sam & Louie's specializes in an exciting specialty food concept. The need for our concept continues to grow steadily, and by becoming a Sam and Louie’s Franchisee, you can be part of this exiting and rewarding field. The Franchising concept is an American economic success story. With over $800 billion in sales annually, fifty percent of all consumer purchases are made through a Franchise, with an increase to seventy percent in years to come. The United States Department of Commerce reports that less than 5% of the nation’s Franchises fail each year. Compare that to the Small Business Administration’s records that 80% of all private business eventually fails, most within the first year. Franchising is a strategy that allows for the dynamic relationship of established business know-how and the entrepreneurial spirit. Maybe Franchising could be your personal success story.

Right now there is the opportunity for qualified individuals to develop single of multiple units in a suitable location of their choice. To help insure the success and growth of your operation, Sam and Louie’s will continually provide the support and assistance you need. Look at Sam and Louie’s Franchise advantages:

• A Corporate staff of qualified professionals with expertise in all areas
• A proven system of success
• On-going support in operating your business
• Part of a high demand, growing industry
• An exciting and meaningful career in the specialty food industry

What kind of site do I need?
A typical Sam and Louie’s unit occupies approximately 2,500 to 3,000 square feet of floor space. There are no costly or complicated interior decorations required. Opening your unit is a simple and quick process as compared with many other businesses.

What kind of training do I receive?
A very important benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program. That’s why Sam & Louie's offers a comprehensive training program to our Franchisees. Included in the program are both classroom and hands-on training in valuable areas such as: promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, as well as problem solving.

What assistance and continued support do I receive?
Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre and post grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam and Louie’s is with you every step of the way to help insure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie’s system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with each Franchise on an ongoing basis and is available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation.

What is the investment necessary to open a Sam & Louie's?
The initial Franchise fee for an individual unit is $25,000. The total cost for operation will range from $183,000 to $312,200. This includes the Franchise fee, leasehold improvements, equipment, initial inventory and supplies, advertising, required working capital and the training program. Keep in mind that costs do vary based on location, size of the unit, suppliers and other factors. Sam & Louie's will work with you in obtaining the lowest costs when possible.

What is the charge for continuing services?
Each Franchise owner is required to pay a weekly royalty for the high level of services provided by Sam & Louie's. This weekly royalty is 5% of all gross sales per week.

What is the term of the Franchise License?
The initial term is 10 years with the option for 2 renewals of 5 years each, for a total of 20 years.

How soon can I open my Sam & Louie's Franchise?
Once the Franchise Agreement has been signed and the site selected, your new business can be operational in approximately 90-120 days.

Owning a Sam & Louie’s Franchise
We know as a prospective Franchisee your major concern is security for your investment. Let us put your mind at ease. A Sam & Louie’s Franchise can be both an exciting and profitable business. A successful Franchise business can be truly rewarding, but the first step, the decision on the right Franchise for your investment, is crucial.

Sam & Louie's Franchise Program
When you open your Sam & Louie's, you will have a streamlined, organized business operation. In addition to our Field Coordinators who will provide Sam & Louie's Franchise hands-on guidance during the preparation phase, we offer the following benefits:

• Long-term franchise contract up to twenty (20) years
• On-going guidance by Sam & Louie's Directors
• Operations Manual
• Interior unit design concept
• Accounting/ reporting systems

On Going Support
To help insure the success and growth of your operations, Sam & Louie's will provide assistance, and in some cases, have final approval on the following:

• Site selection research and selection of unit
• Accounting systems
• Advertising and promotions
• On-going advertising

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What Kind of Franchise is available?
There is an opportunity for financially and personally qualified individuals to develop single or multiple specialty food/restaurant units. What special qualities and skills does a Sam & Louie's Franchisee need to successfully operate a unit?

• High energy level
• Good communication skills
• Desire to be in the specialty food/ restaurant business
• Understanding of business operations and management principles
• Sales and marketing skills
• Adequately financed
• Posses a strong desire and ambition to succeed
• Outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people

Where will my Sam & Louie's unit be located?
Sam & Louie's is well suited for most locations and we will work with you in selecting a mutually approved site.

I’M INTERESTED WHAT NEXT?
If you like being in an exciting specialty food environment and have the ambition and desire to succeed as a business owner, a Sam & Louie's Franchise may be for you! Take your first step to a satisfying and rewarding career by exploring the Sam & Louie's Franchise opportunity fully.

1. Complete the confidential Franchisee Profile in full and send it to us as soon as possible.
2. When your profile is received, your background and interests will be reviewed. In order to ensure the success of each Sam & Louie's, we make every effort to be most selective in granting Franchise Licenses.
3. A representative from Sam & Louie's will contact you within 2 weeks. If you appear to qualify you will be invited to visit with us personally and be provided with a copy of our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular.
4. Upon mutual agreement and the signing of documents, your training program will be scheduled.
   You’re on your way to becoming a Sam & Louie's Franchise owner!

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