Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
At a Glance
Products & Services: Sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies
Number of Locations: 88
Total Investment: $223.5K - 589.5K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 1999
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 81 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $223,500 - $589,500
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
95% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% 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: 2-3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2-3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #391 (2008),