- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$60K - $140K
- Units as of 2021
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979 2% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Orion Food Systems
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Leadership | Keith Kinsey, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
2930 W. Maple, P.O. Box 85210 Sioux Falls, SD 57118 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1993 (32 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 300 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
| # of Units | 979 (as of 2021) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Orion Food Systems franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$0 |
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Initial Investment
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$59,500 - $140,000 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$100,000 |
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Term of Agreement
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3 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | Orion Food Systems offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment |
|---|---|
| Third Party Financing | Orion Food Systems has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 45 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 9.5 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 4-6 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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