Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Huddle House | Waffy's | |
| Investment | 510435 - 1379575 | 116680 - 310000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 4% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 510,435 to $1,379,575 | 2% |
| Year Founded | 1964 | 0 |
| Year Franchised | 1966 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Huddle House | Waffy's | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| Huddle House | Waffy's | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Huddle House | Waffy's | |
| Training | Using a combination of classroom and on-the-job instruction, you'll be trained in all aspects of the Waffy's franchise: business operations, administrative procedures, customer service, food preparation techniques, sales, and more. As you prepare to open your store, an experienced trainer will be on hand to help you get off to a good start. | |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Operations Manual. Every aspect of the Waffy's franchise is laid out for you in this comprehensive guidebook. In addition to serving as a valuable reference tool, you'll use this manual to help train your managers. Site Selection. You'll receive guidelines for choosing an appropriate location for your Waffy's franchise. Comprehensive Web-based support system. Waffy's offers a high level of support services through its password protected franchise Web portal system which provides: Online training videos and "how-to" tutorials Online ordering from suppliers Management tools (forms, break-even analysis spreadsheets) Calendar for critical dates reminder Communication board (with Waffy's team & among franchisees) Ongoing Service and Support. As a valued member of our franchise family, you will receive continuing support and guidance. We're available by phone or email to address any questions or concerns and a Waffy's field representative will periodically visit your store. |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | We'll share our expertise with you in promoting the Waffy's concept, which includes providing you with marketing and advertising materials and strategies. |
| Operations | 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 24 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Huddle House | Waffy's | |
| US Expansion | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, | |
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Waffy's | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Huddle House | |
| Waffy's | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Huddle House | 4% |
| Waffy's | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Huddle House | 510,435 to $1,379,575 |
| Waffy's | 2% |
| Year Founded | |
| Huddle House | 1964 |
| Waffy's | 0 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Huddle House | 1966 |
| Waffy's | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Huddle House | 15 years |
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Business Experience Requirements |
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Financing Options |
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| Huddle House | No |
| Waffy's | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Waffy's | |
| Inventory | |
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| Waffy's | |
| Receivables | |
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| Waffy's | |
| Payroll | |
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| Waffy's | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Huddle House | |
| Waffy's | Using a combination of classroom and on-the-job instruction, you'll be trained in all aspects of the Waffy's franchise: business operations, administrative procedures, customer service, food preparation techniques, sales, and more. As you prepare to open your store, an experienced trainer will be on hand to help you get off to a good start. |
| Support | |
| Huddle House | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Waffy's | Operations Manual. Every aspect of the Waffy's franchise is laid out for you in this comprehensive guidebook. In addition to serving as a valuable reference tool, you'll use this manual to help train your managers. Site Selection. You'll receive guidelines for choosing an appropriate location for your Waffy's franchise. Comprehensive Web-based support system. Waffy's offers a high level of support services through its password protected franchise Web portal system which provides: Online training videos and "how-to" tutorials Online ordering from suppliers Management tools (forms, break-even analysis spreadsheets) Calendar for critical dates reminder Communication board (with Waffy's team & among franchisees) Ongoing Service and Support. As a valued member of our franchise family, you will receive continuing support and guidance. We're available by phone or email to address any questions or concerns and a Waffy's field representative will periodically visit your store. |
| Marketing | |
| Huddle House | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media |
| Waffy's | We'll share our expertise with you in promoting the Waffy's concept, which includes providing you with marketing and advertising materials and strategies. |
| Operations | |
| Huddle House | 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 24 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Waffy's | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Huddle House | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, |
| Waffy's | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Huddle House | 0 |
| Waffy's | |
| International Expansion | |
| Huddle House | |
| Waffy's | |