Erik's DeliCafe Franchises Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Soups, sandwiches, salads, baked goods
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $285K - 503.5K
Founded: 1973
Began Franchising: 1986
Private Owned
About Erik's DeliCafe Franchises Inc.
After receiving his bachelor's degree in business and marketing, Erik Johnson tried his hand at accounting, security, food service and real estate before purchasing a 600-square-foot store in Scotts Valley, California, back in 1973. With help from his family, Johnson founded Erik's Deli Café, a quick-service and catering restaurant that served sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods.Johnson expanded his chain throughout Northern California before selling the first franchise in 1986.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $285,000 - $503,500
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
78% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 16. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. At company-owned DeliCafe : 30-90 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,