Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Eggspectation | Indigo Joe's | |
| Investment | 650000 - 1500000 | 1200000 - 1300000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% Nat'l 1% local | 1.50% |
| Year Founded | 1993 | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | 1998 | 2002 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Eggspectation | Indigo Joe's | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| Eggspectation | Indigo Joe's | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Eggspectation | Indigo Joe's | |
| 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. | Prior to the opening of the store, it is essential to successfully complete Indigo Joe's intensive 6-week franchise training program. This program will educate the franchise owner in all aspects of restaurant operations as well as provide him or her with all the necessary tools. Topics that will be covered include customer service, preparation of Indigo Joe's menu items, quality and food portion control, beverage and inventory management, cost control, employee hiring and scheduling, store safety guidelines, management tools and systems, turnover reduction and budgeting and forecasting. Store Opening training is provided for 7 days prior to the opening date and until 7 days after. This training is a more "hands on" approach to managing and successfully running an Indigo Joe's restaurant. |
| 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. | Indigo Joe's provides on-going operational support through their field service representatives |
| Marketing | *With available marketing funds, we plan marketing campaigns on regional or national level. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
| Operations | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Eggspectation | Indigo Joe's | |
| 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 |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Eggspectation | 5% |
| Indigo Joe's | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Eggspectation | 2% Nat'l 1% local |
| Indigo Joe's | 1.50% |
| Year Founded | |
| Eggspectation | 1993 |
| Indigo Joe's | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Eggspectation | 1998 |
| Indigo Joe's | 2002 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | 10 years +10 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | $10K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Equipment | |
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| Indigo Joe's | |
| Inventory | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Receivables | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Payroll | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
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. |
| Indigo Joe's | Prior to the opening of the store, it is essential to successfully complete Indigo Joe's intensive 6-week franchise training program. This program will educate the franchise owner in all aspects of restaurant operations as well as provide him or her with all the necessary tools. Topics that will be covered include customer service, preparation of Indigo Joe's menu items, quality and food portion control, beverage and inventory management, cost control, employee hiring and scheduling, store safety guidelines, management tools and systems, turnover reduction and budgeting and forecasting. Store Opening training is provided for 7 days prior to the opening date and until 7 days after. This training is a more "hands on" approach to managing and successfully running an Indigo Joe's restaurant. |
| 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. |
| Indigo Joe's | Indigo Joe's provides on-going operational support through their field service representatives |
| 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. |
| Indigo Joe's | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
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 |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |
| International Expansion | |
| Eggspectation | |
| Indigo Joe's | |