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Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh

Mediterranean food

Investment

$511,500

Initial Franchise Fee

$35,000

Units

25

Growth Rate

-10%

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Overview

Industry Food
Founded 2008
Franchising Since 2009
Parent Company WOWorks
Leadership Steven Corp, Chief Growth Officer
# of Employees at HQ 50

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About Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh

The Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh chain may attract health-conscious customers given its focus on providing the public with healthy Mediterranean food. With its headquarters in St Petersburg, Florida, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh was founded in 2008 and started franchising the following year.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh restaurants serve healthy Mediterranean food following age-old recipes. The brand offers franchise opportunities in many areas. The typical term of agreement with a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchise lasts for ten years. Franchisees may be able to renew their agreement at the conclusion of the deal should they meet specific requirements. 

Why You May Want to Start a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Franchise

The philosophy behind a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchise revolves around a love for healthy, fresh ingredients. If you share Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh’s dedication to providing the tastiest food possible with a Mediterranean touch, then this might be the franchise for you. 

You should believe that your restaurant is an important part of the community that it serves. You should also be prepared to welcome requests to hold fundraisers from local organizations, host family gatherings, and serve daily meals. After all, you want to impact the community you live and work in positively. 

As a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchisee, you should be hard-working, cheerful, and a good team leader. Dedication may be more important than any formal qualifications or experience in the restaurant trade. As a franchisee, you will also manage the day-to-day operations of your restaurant, promote community involvement in local causes, and ensure that your business meets the high standards that your customers expect. You are given the opportunity to hire a manager to manage the day-to-day operations of your franchise if you choose to operate as an absentee owner.

What Might Make a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Franchise a Good Choice?

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh locations may be simple, but tastefully decorated. They should be friendly, welcoming places to eat that offer great service to go along with the food. Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh also offers a catering service. 

Your staff will prepare all meals in your restaurant with fresh, natural ingredients. The emphasis is on balanced, healthy meals that the customer can construct from the options listed on the menu. Therefore, the customer has the final say on their meal. They can construct a highly elaborate lunch or dinner to satisfy the biggest appetite or combine just two ingredients to make a light snack.

To be part of the Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

How To Open a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Franchise

The restaurant business is highly demanding and puts a lot of pressure on the restaurant owner. Competition is fierce. You should be certain that there is room and opportunity for a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh restaurant in your area. Check out the competition and your customer base to ensure that a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchise would have a good chance to succeed in your area.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchising team questions.

If awarded a franchise, you will undergo a comprehensive training program that thoroughly prepares you for running your restaurant. Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh provides full ongoing support to its franchisees. You will be part of a team that works closely together.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Initial Investment $511,500 - $805,000
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Training & Support Programs

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Updated: December 12th, 2022