Charley's Grilled Subs Food: Quick Service Franchise
With 300 locations and growing, Charley's Vision is the same as it always has been "To honor God and strengthen our neighbors." We have been awarded repeatedly as one of the top restaurant franchises in the country.
Year Established: 1986
Total Units Operating: 275
Cash Investment Required: $75,000 for Mall or Food Court - $100,000 for Strip Center or Fast Casual Dining Concept
Total Investment Required: $250,000 - $350,000
Minimum Net Worth Required: $200,000
Franchise Fee: $19,500
Financial Assistance Offered: Third Party
Training and Support: 3 Weeks Training in Columbus, OH
Description
Our successful network of franchisees is the reason that Charley's Grilled Subs is the #1 Philly Steak chain in the country. We believe that to run a prosperous business, you need to have passion for serving people and a desire to make a difference in your community. It's the passion for our product and our people that separates Charley's from the rest.
It's All About the Grill! - We believe in sticking to what we do best: Serving fresh grilled Philly Steak & Chicken Subs. You won't find microwaves, heating lamps, or pre-made subs. At Charley's, It's All About the Grill!
You can't have great taste without superior ingredients. We prepare all of our menu items fresh, made-to-order, using the following:
USDA choice steak
All white meat chicken breast
95% lean ham & turkey
Fresh baked Italian buns
Fries cooked in cholesterol-free soybean oil
Fresh sliced vegetables
All dairy cheese
Support Team - Teamwork is the backbone of Charley's support system. From site selection and construction to training, marketing and operational support, Charley's corporate support team works together to build a strong foundation for the franchise system.
Initial Requirements - Investment Info - Franchise candidates seeking to start with a single location must have a net worth of $300,000 of which at least $150,000 must be in liquid or liquidable assets.
Initial Franchise Fee - The initial franchise fee for a single location is $19,500 and is paid at the signing of the franchise agreement. With a development agreement, the franchise fee for each additional location is $10,000.
Royalty & Advertising Fees - Royalty fee is 5% and an Advertising fee of .25% of Net Sales is paid weekly.
Estimated Initial Investment - The initial investment estimate for a Charley's Grilled Subs franchise ranges from $127,500 to $513,500.
Support Systems - Charley's team will be on hand to help you through all the stages of opening and beyond, including:
Site Selection - Our real estate team will provide you specific criteria to help guide you through the site selection process as you review locations in your area. Our support includes:
Demographic analysis
Site review
Assistance with lease term negotiations
Assistance with identifying a qualified broker in the market
Design & Construction - Starting with floor plans and ending with the first ring of the register, Charley's construction team will assist you during the construction process, including:
Project bidding
Signage & equipment ordering
Architectural & design drawings
General contractor selection
Training - From product preparation to inventory control to creative hiring techniques, we will teach you all you need to know during a 5-week training course that includes training at one of our regional training stores as well as instruction at our training center in Columbus, OH. Our state-of-the-art training program includes:
Food preparation & inventory control
Training & operations manuals & instructional videos/CDs
Business analysis & planning
Employee incentive programs
Customer service principles
Local store marketing
Purchasing - Charley's purchasing team has negotiated national pricing contracts with some of the largest purveyors in the country. Our purchasing program offers you:
Contract pricing
One-stop shopping
Internet ordering
Customer service specialists
Continuous price analysis and negotiating
Marketing - All of Charley's marketing programs are designed to bring new customers in and keep existing customers coming back. Our marketing team provides you with: