Year began: 1952 Franchising since: 1954
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3 Ravinia Dr., #1000
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone: (770)604-2000
Fax: (770)604-8639
| Franchisor has 1800 employee(s); 100 employee(s) in franchise department.
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Franchise Growth
U.S. Franchises2,541
2,398
2,344
2,351
Canadian Franchises115
112
109
106
Foreign Franchises633
598
548
518
Company
Owned504
544
576
587
Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Special Programs
Bass Hotels & Resorts encourages employees to donate to Give Kids the World, UNICEF and United Way.
Costs & Fees
Total investment: Varies
Franchise fee: Varies
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 10 years (average), renewable
Renewal fee: Varies
| 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 |
Third-party financing source(s): FS Capital
Qualifications
Business Experience:- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training & Support
TRAINING- Available at headquarters: Varies
- At franchisee's location: Varies
ONGOING SUPPORT- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
MARKETING SUPPORT- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008
Franchise 500® rank:#8 (2008); #12 (2007); #31 (2006); #21 (2005); #12 (2004);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:#31 (2008); #71 (2007); #44 (2004);
America's Top Global Franchises:#17 (2008); #9 (2007); #26 (2006); #20 (2005); #6 (2004);
Last Updated: 8/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
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