Shefield & Sons
At a Glance
Products & Services: Tobacco products & gifts
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $110K - 200K
Founded: 1976
Began Franchising: 1976
Private Owned
About Shefield & Sons
In 1976, brothers Dieter and Wolfgang opened the first Shefield & Sons, a specialty tobacco shop in Prince George, British Columbia. The company began franchising soon after its founding and quickly spread throughout western Canada. Shefiled & Sons locations sell cigars, cigarettes and other tobacco products. Each also carries magazines, newspapers and gifts.Shefield & Sons is part of the Shefield Gourmet Group, which also includes The Gourmet Cup and Shefield Gourmet.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $110,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee: $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2%/8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2%/8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Operations
2% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,