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NOTE: Franchise opprotunities will be available in 2010 upon
FTC approval
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Franchising
We are committed to excellence and are looking for franchisees
that have the same commitment. We expect dedication, commitment,
and hard work from everyone involved in our units. By setting
the bar high for ourselves we have been able to produce consistent
quality and excellent service for our customers. This is the
basis for the growth and success of Zen's Cafe. We are looking
for qualified individuals or groups to help us grow the Parkplace
concept. By joining us, you will be joining a small, elite
group of operators. You will also be a part of a franchise
system that has an extensive support network. We want to help
you succeed.
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- Ten years restaurant management experience is a requirement
- Liquid net worth of $1,500,000.00 and the abililty to
borrow any balance of the first units costs if required.
- Opening the first unit cost between $680,000.00 - $905,000.00
- Area development agreements also available.
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Management
Training
At Zen's Cafe, we feel all successful operations begin with
strong and comprehensive training. We have one of the most detailed
and comprehensive hands-on training programs in the industry.
Our management training for franchisees incorporates a 12-16
week training program for up to 5 managers per store. The training
is done at one of our corporate training stores and is overseen
by a corporate certified training manager. The training includes
technical training, management development and marketing. We
also offer continuing developmental training at our stores.
After the franchise store opens, we wil assist the franchisee
in establishing an in-store training program.
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Operational
Support
The franchisees are a big part of the Zen's Cafe Family. We
want the franchisee to be able to benefit from our 20 years
of operational experience. In order to be able to this, our
franchise operations department is a part of our corporate operations
department. Each franchise location is visited regularly by
one of our field consultants. All franchisees have direct access
to all corporate personnel.
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Site
Selection and Construction Support
Zen's Cafe offers help in site selection. This help includes
runing demographics, a market orientation trip, and broker referral.
We can help you gather information for our site approval application.
After obtaining a site, you can depend on us for construction
assistance. We give you access to our architect, meet with your
general contractor at your site for a briefing, and is available
to assist you through final construction. We can also help you
with your equipment purchases.
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Marketing
Support
Zen's Cafe
has been very successful with in-store and relationship marketing.
Franchisees participate in all in-store promotions and have
a multitude of print advertising available to them. Relationship
marketing is one phase of the training that the franchisee goes
through.
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