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Pre-Qualification Criteria

1. The Financial Investment:
Although the initial cash investment required of you by Saxbys Coffee may be relatively low, your minimum personal cash investment can range between $125k to $250k, or more, depending upon your site, market area, location development and other factors. The total combined net worth minimum is $250k.

2. Commitment to Franchise Standards:
Are you ready to make the commitment to become self-employed within a franchise system? Are you able to follow the franchising process and operating systems of Saxbys Coffee?

3. The Time Frame:
If you are offered a Saxbys Coffee franchise, from your initial interest, through the offer and acceptance of a Saxbys Coffee franchise, you can expect to spend approximately 60-90 days involved in this process.

4. Managing Your Business:
From helping you secure your restaurant site to the training of you and your employees, Saxbys Coffee has a strong support system to aid you in the opening and ongoing operation of your business. Every business requires the dedication of not only money, but also time. Are you ready? If so take the next step toward owning your own Saxbys Coffee Franchise.

Your Next Steps

As you evaluate our franchise system, you will go through a discovery process. The following Checklist outlines the major steps in securing a Saxbys Coffee Franchise:
  
1.  Complete the Preliminary Application at Saxbys Coffee.NET.
2.  Receive the Initial Saxbys Coffee Information.
3.  Return the Franchise Application Form.
4.  If the Application is Approved, Complete and Return the Full Franchise Application & Background/Credit Check Forms.
5.  Receive the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC).
6.  Secure the Preliminary Financing Approval.
7.  Review of your Management & Financing Plans.
8.  Set Appointment to Visit the Saxbys Coffee Support Center.
9.  Introduction to Franchising Committee.
10. Meet Franchise Staff, Learn About Departments and Services.
11. Meet the Franchise License Committee and Sign License Agreement, if approved.
12. Begin Working with Market and Location Planner.
13. Set Date For Franchise Development Training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I become a candidate for a Saxbys Coffee franchise?
A: Start now by considering whether you meet the pre-qualification criteria and answering the questions at the end of this web site. Complete and submit the abbreviated confidential Franchise Request form and we will contact you. If your application is approved, you will receive our "Full Request for Consideration" and begin our franchising Process.

Q: What does The Saxbys Coffee Franchising process consist of?
A: Our franchising process consists of a series of many steps. The first step is to make your request for consideration. To assist you in doing so, revisit the four pre-qualification criteria and if you are comfortable with them, complete the On-line Application. Upon Saxbys Coffee's receipt of your request, we will evaluate your responses to determine if there is a mutual commitment to continue with your application. Shortly thereafter, you will be contacted by telephone to review and discuss our application process and if appropriate, we will move you to the next step - completing our Full Request For Consideration. After you have completed the Checklist and gone through our Franchising Process, which will answer your questions about us, you will be asked to join us for a tour of our Franchise Support Center and meet the people you will be working with to build your Saxbys Coffee!

Q: What are the financial requirements necessary for approval?
A: You must provide written verification of your initial investment funds and secure the ability to get additional financing of the remaining funds needed. The estimated development costs for opening a Saxbys Coffee, including the initial franchise fee, are as follows:
• Initial Franchise fee $30,000;
• Initial cash investment (non-financed) minimum is: $50,000;
• Additional Financing ranging from $100,000 - $200,000, or more, depending upon the site, market area and build-out costs. The total combined net worth minimum is $250,000.Q: What is the monthly royalty fee? And what is the term of the Franchise Agreement?
A: The royalty fee is 6%of gross sales. The agreement term is 10 years.
Q: Am I given an exclusive market area?
A: Yes, your Franchise License defines a protected territory determined by the Company.

Q: When will I visit The Saxbys Coffee Franchise Support Center?
A: After you have successfully completed the required steps, you will be invited to join us in Denver, Colorado for your Saxbys Coffee "tour". This is where you will see the product we sell from the raw bean, through the roasting process and into our stores where it is served fresh to our customers.

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