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At a Glance
Products & Services: Cookies, baked goods, coffee, ice cream, smoothies
Number of Locations: 97
Total Investment: $157.3K - 425K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2000
Private Owned
About Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip
Ziad S. Dalal and Doyle P. Liesenfelt founded Nestle Toll House Café by Chip in 2000 to serve cookies and a variety of other Nestle products. Each café's menu features muffins, croissants, scones, rolls, cookies, cakes, biscotti, iced and hot coffees, and other chocolate treats.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 93 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 97 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Middle East.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $157,300 - $425,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 12 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,