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Red Rock Chili Company

Chili, soups, salads

Background

Founded: 2002 Franchising since: 2004
1800 E. Garry Ave., #113
Santa Ana, California 92705
Phone:
(949)863-1737


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s); 5 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2007 6 0 0 1
2006 1 0 0 1
2005 1 0 0 1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Oregon, United states
Outside the U.S.: Canada, Eastern europe, Western europe

Exclusive territories available.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $214K-394K
Franchise fee: $25K
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $500K
Cash liquidity requirement: $150K
Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 13
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
  • At franchisee's location: 2 weeks

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Regional advertising