1. What types of franchises are available?
We grant Individual Agreements and Area Development Agreements for multiple locations in a designated territory. We have limited Area Director Territories available for qualified candidates. You can check our website to see if there is a Jody Maroni's in your neighborhood, or give us a call to see if an area is available.
2. Who is the typical franchisee?
Our typical franchisee has had experience in the restaurant or customer service industries and has a strong desire to succeed. This person also engages guests inside the store and is involved in the community.
3. What are the steps to becoming a franchisee?
- You will receive a brochure in a few days to review after completing the online registration.
- Please complete the application and mail or fax it back to us.
- We will schedule a time to meet and review the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. If travel to Venice California is not an option, we can do this on the phone.
- You will review the UFOC so that you are comfortable with the agreement.
- We will schedule a date for you to meet our team at our offices and then tour a few of our locations in Southern California.
- Once approved by the Jody Maroni's Executive Panel and once you secure a position or territory, you can sign the Deposit Agreement or Franchise Agreement.
4. What is covered by the franchise fee?
It secures the right to license and operate a Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom restaurant, use the Jody Maroni trade name, trademarks, recipes, distinctive décor and business operating system. Additionally, it includes Operations Manuals, Marketing Guide, and construction drawings to be used as a framework for design, details of signage, fixtures, leasehold improvements and equipment to create a Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom.
5. Does Jody Maroni's find locations for its franchisees?
It is primarily your responsibility to find locations. However, Jody Maroni's is constantly searching for the best locations which it then offers to its Depositors, and we offer assistance in the process.
6. How long does it take once I sign the Deposit Agreement?
You have 6 months to find a suitable location and begin lease negotiations.
7. What is the Investment?
Investment ranges from $95,500 - $402,500 depending upon the location, and its build-out requirements.
8. How do I select my site?
We will meet with you and your real estate broker to review our site criteria. We recommend that you research a desired area and speak with property owners. Often times a good site is never listed on the open market.
9. What is the training program like?
We provide a 14-day training session including time at one of our locations for you and two others (without any additional charge) that covers all aspects of being a Jody Maroni's franchisee. We will also be onsite for training and support for pre and post opening.
10. Do I receive continuing guidance?
Yes! In addition to the Franchise/Operations Manual that contains explicit instructions on how to operate a Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom, you also will receive periodic visits from corporate operations managers who will consult with you and counsel you on advertising, promotions, training, communications, financials and all other aspects of the business. We also employ a Mystery Shopping Service which will provide you with monthly updates on quality and service.
11. What is the charge for this continuing service and use of the brand?
The monthly royalty fee is 5% of gross sales, exclusive of sales tax.
12. What about advertising?
Jody Maroni's is the Home of the Haut Dog, renowned as the maker of the world's greatest sausage sandwiches, hot dogs and fries. We pride ourselves on our strong brand name and know that building recognition via advertising and promotion benefits the entire franchise network. Most of our sites are in high visibility locations with millions of people seeing and experiencing our brand annually. You will have access to this source material and guidance to use it. We are not currently asking our franchisees to contribute to a marketing fund, however we request that 2% of sales is allocated to promotions and marketing.
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