Woody's Chicago Style
At a Glance
Products & Services: Hot dog, beverage & coffee carts/in-line outlets
Number of Locations: 24
Total Investment: $45.1K - 452K
Founded: 1987
Began Franchising: 1991
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Southwest, West, Washington, Wyoming.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Southwest, West, Washington, Wyoming.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $45,100 - $452,000
Franchise Fee: $29,000 - $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $600+/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,000 - $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $600+/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $70,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000
Operations
6% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 1 week. Follow-up within 30 days of opening : 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Grass roots marketing program