Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| California Fresh | Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Investment | 120000 - 218000 | 200000 - 225000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | |
| Year Founded | 2004 | 2002 |
| Year Franchised | 2009 | 2004 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| California Fresh | Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| California Fresh | Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| California Fresh | Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Training | One of the most vital functions we perform for our franchise owners is to provide an exceptional training programTraining Program. The California Fresh training program is a two week program held in an active operating location. The training center is furnished with up-to-date equipment, and is staffed with professional teaching personnel, most of whom have been with California Fresh since its beginning years. The two week training course will provide you with not only the technical knowledge of our business, but also with business knowledge, such as bookkeeping, computerized and manual pricing, as well as management techniques needed to efficiently operate your California Fresh business. We are aware that the majority of California Fresh owners come to us from backgrounds not associated with quick server restaurants. As such, your training does not end after your two weeks at our training facility. We can provide "on site" continued training for you, and assist you in interviewing, testing, hiring, and training your personnel to help you get your business started and operational. The training program will provide you with a thorough understanding, in concept and in fact, of the proven methods of operating a California Fresh quick serve restaurant. With your full participation in training, you will develop a comfortable knowledge of how to operate your franchise. | |
| Support | The strength of California Fresh rests in the quality of individuals operating as California Fresh franchise owners. As such, in order to maintain the continued growth and development of California Fresh, we provide on-going support through our California Fresh support offices. You will be in business "for yourself but not by yourself." We have a sincere commitment to our owners to provide continued assistance to help you maximize your business. You will find our support personnel maintain a high level of communication and offer continuous service to our franchise owners. California Fresh also regularly holds regional meetings to further educate our owners on new trends in the industry. | The Salad Creations marketing team maintains a full calendar of promotions and local store marketing support to maximize new guest traffic, encourage dining frequency and increase average check. Franchisee marketing support begins with a standard grand opening package design to provide a strong initial impact in each new franchisee's market and deliver incentive for guest trial. Throughout the year, franchisees are provided with turn-key corporate promotions that support brand initiatives as well as seasonal and holiday opportunities. Franchisees also receive year-round marketing support through such foundational programs as the frequent dinner card, customer e-mail communications and persuasive in-store displays. Throughout the year, franchisees also participate in ready-made local store marketing programs tailored for their particular guest demographic or specific neighborhood profile. Salad Creations utilizes a company-wide communication intranet system that enables efficient communication throughout the organization. We provide up-to-date information that is easily accessible at your fingertips. The Salad Creations Team is committed to maintaining personal relationships with each franchisee, area developer, employee and vendor associated with Salad Creations. |
| Marketing | Marketing and promotion are the keys to the growth of your California Fresh quick serve restaurant. While there are many ways to grow a business, in addition to the obvious identifiable location and Yellow Page advertising, California Fresh franchise owners can take advantage of our various marketing and promotional strategies. These include: * Direct mail programs * E-commerce solutions * Telemarketing and * Direct marketing programs. As another example of industry leadership, we outpaced our industry when we first developed our strategy for targeting our large customers through aggressive pricing combined unmatched customer service. | Salad Creations is dedicated to providing franchisees with the tools they need to prosper in their local markets. The Salad Creations marketing team also aggressively promotes the brand on a nationwide level to increase awareness of the concept and fuel growth of the chain. |
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| California Fresh | Salad Creations Inc. | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| California Fresh | 6% |
| Salad Creations Inc. | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| California Fresh | 3% |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Year Founded | |
| California Fresh | 2004 |
| Salad Creations Inc. | 2002 |
| Year Franchised | |
| California Fresh | 2009 |
| Salad Creations Inc. | 2004 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | $5,000 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
Financing Options |
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| Salad Creations Inc. | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Inventory | |
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| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Receivables | |
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| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Payroll | |
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| Salad Creations Inc. | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| California Fresh | One of the most vital functions we perform for our franchise owners is to provide an exceptional training programTraining Program. The California Fresh training program is a two week program held in an active operating location. The training center is furnished with up-to-date equipment, and is staffed with professional teaching personnel, most of whom have been with California Fresh since its beginning years. The two week training course will provide you with not only the technical knowledge of our business, but also with business knowledge, such as bookkeeping, computerized and manual pricing, as well as management techniques needed to efficiently operate your California Fresh business. We are aware that the majority of California Fresh owners come to us from backgrounds not associated with quick server restaurants. As such, your training does not end after your two weeks at our training facility. We can provide "on site" continued training for you, and assist you in interviewing, testing, hiring, and training your personnel to help you get your business started and operational. The training program will provide you with a thorough understanding, in concept and in fact, of the proven methods of operating a California Fresh quick serve restaurant. With your full participation in training, you will develop a comfortable knowledge of how to operate your franchise. |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Support | |
| California Fresh | The strength of California Fresh rests in the quality of individuals operating as California Fresh franchise owners. As such, in order to maintain the continued growth and development of California Fresh, we provide on-going support through our California Fresh support offices. You will be in business "for yourself but not by yourself." We have a sincere commitment to our owners to provide continued assistance to help you maximize your business. You will find our support personnel maintain a high level of communication and offer continuous service to our franchise owners. California Fresh also regularly holds regional meetings to further educate our owners on new trends in the industry. |
| Salad Creations Inc. | The Salad Creations marketing team maintains a full calendar of promotions and local store marketing support to maximize new guest traffic, encourage dining frequency and increase average check. Franchisee marketing support begins with a standard grand opening package design to provide a strong initial impact in each new franchisee's market and deliver incentive for guest trial. Throughout the year, franchisees are provided with turn-key corporate promotions that support brand initiatives as well as seasonal and holiday opportunities. Franchisees also receive year-round marketing support through such foundational programs as the frequent dinner card, customer e-mail communications and persuasive in-store displays. Throughout the year, franchisees also participate in ready-made local store marketing programs tailored for their particular guest demographic or specific neighborhood profile. Salad Creations utilizes a company-wide communication intranet system that enables efficient communication throughout the organization. We provide up-to-date information that is easily accessible at your fingertips. The Salad Creations Team is committed to maintaining personal relationships with each franchisee, area developer, employee and vendor associated with Salad Creations. |
| Marketing | |
| California Fresh | Marketing and promotion are the keys to the growth of your California Fresh quick serve restaurant. While there are many ways to grow a business, in addition to the obvious identifiable location and Yellow Page advertising, California Fresh franchise owners can take advantage of our various marketing and promotional strategies. These include: * Direct mail programs * E-commerce solutions * Telemarketing and * Direct marketing programs. As another example of industry leadership, we outpaced our industry when we first developed our strategy for targeting our large customers through aggressive pricing combined unmatched customer service. |
| Salad Creations Inc. | Salad Creations is dedicated to providing franchisees with the tools they need to prosper in their local markets. The Salad Creations marketing team also aggressively promotes the brand on a nationwide level to increase awareness of the concept and fuel growth of the chain. |
| Operations | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | 0 |
| International Expansion | |
| California Fresh | |
| Salad Creations Inc. | |