
Orion Food Systems
Fast-food systems for nontraditional markets- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Ranked #410 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
- Related Categories
- Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants
- Founded
- 1982
- Leadership
- Keith Kinsey, CEO
- Corporate Address
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2930 W. Maple, P.O. Box 85210
Sioux Falls, SD 57118
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1993 (2023-1993 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 300
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US.
- # of Units
- 979 (as of 2021)
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
Information Circle - $0
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $59,500 - $140,000
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $100,000
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 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
- Classroom Training
- 9.5 hours
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
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?
Information Circle - No
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
- # of employees required to run
- 4-6
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - No
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Ranked #1 in Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants in 2022
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