Support and Training
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At Buddy’s, we strive to bring you the freshest available ingredients. Our beef is ground fresh daily. Our fries are hand cut. Our sauces are made from scratch. We believe the best way to eat a burger is on a fresh, seeded Martin’s bun. Enjoy!
INTRODUCTION
The diverse backgrounds and unique skill sets of Buddy’s management team first came together in 2008 to launch the first location. The team has spent 10+ years building and managing Buddy’s and has since expanded the restaurant into a four-unit chain with each location thoughtfully placed in and around the Greater Philadelphia market. With the knowledge and operational experience gained from these ventures, Buddy’s next project is to expand the business via franchising.
OPERATING PROTOTYPE
Buddy’s has four locations that will create a diverse representation of the model to be franchised. Beyond that, the management team has an outstanding track record in the restaurant space.
SUFFICIENT RETURN
The benchmark for a franchise company is an average return on investment of 15% in the second year of business. Buddy’s exceeds this mark, in addition to an owner/operator salary that year, with a projected return of 26.2% in the second year alone.
OPERATIONALLY SOUND
The Buddy’s model is operationally structured to run smoothly with part-time employees and a reasonable workload for an owner/ operator.
ADAPTABLE NATIONALLY
The Buddy’s model is certainly adaptable nationally. It will be dependent on a relatively affluent marketplace that has a high-end consumer market, but there are numerous markets across the U.S. that fit the profile of Buddy’s perfectly.
PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE
The American public and general perception today is that a place to relax and enjoy fresh burgers in a fun and classic restaurant environment will command a premium. Planned growth and selecting the right markets will help the smooth transition of public awareness.
POINT OF DIFFERENCE
Buddy’s is one of a kind. The atmosphere and ambiance, along with the innovative menu will make sure that there is nothing else like this in the franchise marketplace. Beyond that, there is a focus on quality service that is rewarded with higher per-transaction revenue and overall profitability of the business.
TEACHABLE TO OTHERS
A Buddy’s franchisee will benefit from a system that can be grasped easily by an intelligent and motivated franchisee interested in learning the business.
INTEGRITY AND COMMITMENT
Buddy’s operates with a high level of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to strong customer service. Franchisees will be required to follow in this same core philosophy for the operation of their location as this is one of the key differentiators between Buddy’s and other foodservice operations.
Areas of support include:
Buddy’s will also continue ongoing research and development, which will stream down to each franchise location. With these great areas of support, becoming a franchisee of Buddy’s could not be easier!
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and will operate with complete integrity. He or she will benefit from a background in food service
and experience with management. Someone who is outgoing and is motivated will also be a great fit for Buddy’s team. A franchise
owner, in general, should have strong sales abilities, high personal standards, and some experience in the business.
Becoming a franchise owner will take some initial investment up front. The following is a chart that showcases the initial investment needed to open your own Buddy’s, including costs on the low and high ends.
Fill out the evaluation form! After the form is received, the next steps will include:
1. Qualifying Call
2. Introduction to Buddy’s
3. Setting the Appointment
4. Follow-Up
5. Closing the Deal
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