Become a franchise owner with Cena to Go and discover an incredible opportunity to earn a substantial income doing something you love!
Year Established: 2004
Total Units Operating: 18
Cash Investment Required:
Total Investment Required: $148,400 - $205,500
Minimum Net Worth Required:
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Financial Assistance Offered: Third Party
Training and Support: Comprehensive & Opening Week Support
Description
Cena quality quite simply, our goal is perfection!
At Cena, we appreciate the difference natural, preservative-free food can make in our clients lives. Our goal is to sell the most superior food we possibly can. We evaluate the quality of each of our ingredients and strive to make them the best in taste and nutrition.
Whenever possible Cena uses fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats. We use aged beef, hormone-free chicken and we avoid the use of trans fats in our recipes.
Cena promotes and maintains the healthiest nutritionals in the meal preparation business completely original recipes elegant and professional entre appearance and presentation unparalleled flavor inventive sauces, roux and gravies all made from scratch. In our "Customer Service" Cena goes to extraordinary lengths to satisfy and delight our customers. You will feel welcomed and pampered at every visit.
Our motto: "The customer is always right" need we say more?
More options such as splitting at no extra charge.
Warm Mediterranean atmosphere.
You will feel the difference when you walk in the door.
Dietary flexibility to fullfill most special needs such as vegetarian, and low-sodium requirements with advanced notice.
A fabulous staff trained in attending to each clients needs and wishes.
Only at Cena..can you see, smell, touch, feel and TASTE the difference!
Franchise Opportunities
Become a franchise owner and discover an incredible opportunity to earn a substantial income doing something you love!
Thorough Training & Support
Proven System & Streamlined Operations.
Comprehensive Marketing & Advertising Plan.
Professional Back-Office System.
Protected Territory Rights.
Franchise Operations and Employee Manuals.
Professional Website Design.
And... much, much more!
We are looking for dedicated professionals who are organized, driven and outgoing. As a Cena Franchisee you can expect ongoing support and training. If you are interested in a future with a company that yields rewarding outcomes, then a Cena Franchise is for you!
Why Cena?
Cena was developed in 2003-2004 with unique characteristics. Our seven profit centers, original recipes, Wine Shop and Mediterranean design make Cena noticeably different. One of our trademarks, Only at Cena, reflects our vision and mission: to be unique, and to offer the best food and service in the home meal preparation industry.
Our proven system is based on consistent methods designed to allow our franchisees to become independent business owners able to offer extraordinary customer service and consistent products while realizing significant income potential.
Join the Cena Family...Only at Cena!
Cena Profit Centers
Cena is structured with seven distinct profit centers to help increase revenue. We believe in offering our franchisees a diversified approach to making the most out of their business.
Home Meal Preparation.
To Go Meal Service.
Daily Gourmet To Go.
Cena Signature Organic Coffee.
Wine Store. (depending on location)
Bakery.
Facility Rental.
At Cena locations, we offer our clients the ability to enjoy premium wines while preparing meals. Our wines are paired with each month's entres for customers to purchase by the bottle to enjoy at home. Cena prepares "To-Go" meals for clients to pickup at a time convenient for them. We offer Daily Gourmet To Go Entres which can be purchased a la carte any day of the week for walk-in clients. Cena also sells delicious frozen bakery items and our own signature coffee beans that can be enjoyed at home. Cena's facility is designed so that it can be rented for parties, family events, or any variety of gatherings.
Marketing For Success
Cena Franchising, Inc. recognizes that it is imperative to create a consistent marketing message in each advertisement medium that represents the Cena organization. Development of a unified and memorable brand image of quality products and excellent service is the primary marketing goal of Cena Franchising, Inc.
The purpose of marketing and advertising is directly linked to accomplishing specific objectives determined by each campaign. With this important fact in mind, Cena is proud to welcome to their staff, Tom Bloom from Interlink Advantage. Tom has over 20 years in the marketing and web business and brings his expertise to benefit all of Cena's franchisees.
With effective marketing and by unifying all stores in their marketing efforts, we can push the identification of the Cena brand to the top of the national meal preparation businesses ... Only at Cena!
A Team of Experts...on staff marketing team.
Brand Recognition...through consistent and unified marketing.
Email campaign with Newsletters, promotional products and data recording capabilities.
Radio Ads...always informative and sophisticated.
Franchise FAQ
1. What are the approximate costs of opening a Cena Franchise?
The initial franchise fee is priced at $30,000. An additional $148,400-$205,500 is needed for build-out expenses, additional funds equipment, opening inventory and all other supplies. This amount may vary depending on your states regulations.
2. What is included in the Cena franchisee package?
Monthly Newsletter.
Protected territory rights.
Thorough and innovative training.
Personal administrative site, and database.
Comprehensive marketing and advertising plan.
Opening package checklist.
Opening week support.
Franchise Operations Manual and Employee Training Manuals.
All recipes. prep sheets, order guides.
Streamlined operational system.
Ongoing support.
Financial Guidance.
Site selection assistance.
Original architectural plans.
Professional website design.
Personal administrative site and database.
3. What are the monthly fees?
The royalty fee is 5% of your gross monthly sales and the National Advertising and Marketing and Development Fee is 2% of your monthly gross monthly sales. Our UFOC states that another 2% of your monthly sales be spent on local/regional advertising. This fee will not be collected by Cena Corporate.
4. Where do I locate my Cena Franchise?
Cena's qualified staff is prepared to help you select the perfect location for your store. Most of our stores average between 1200-1800 square feet.
5. Must I obtain a liquor license to open a Cena Franchise?
One of the main profit centers at Cena is the Wine Store. We understand that some states may have specific limitations controlling their liquor laws and that opening a wine store in conjunction with the meal prep business may be difficult, but we do require that all future Cena's have a wine store.
6. Does Cena provide training and pre-opening support?
Yes! Seasoned advice is offered from the very beginning of your adventure. Being in the Cena Franchise System affords you all the information you need and all of your questions and concerns are personally addressed by our staff. This is just one reason why Cena is committed to growing at a pace that is both reasonable and personable.