McGhin's Southern Pit Bar-B-Que

Founded: 1984 Franchising since: 2006

2964 N. Expressway Griffin, Georgia 30223

Phone: (770)412-8222

Franchisor has 25 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2007	1	0	0	1
2006	1	0	0	1
2005	N/A	N/A	N/A	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Georgia, United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 25K+ population

Total investment: $288K-800K Franchise fee: $30K

Ongoing royalty fee: $500/wk. Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K+
Cash liquidity requirement: $280K
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Restaurant (management) experience

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 8
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
• At franchisee's location: 1 week

Ongoing Support

• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks

Other marketing support

• Marketing portfolio