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How to Become an I Heart Mac and Cheese Franchisee in 30 Days
STEP 1
Submit Inquiry Form and Download e-brochure
Today
STEP 2
Speak with Franchise Specialist
Within 24 Hours
STEP 3
Submit Franchise Application
2 Days
STEP 4
Review Application with Franchise Specialist
3 days
STEP 5
Receive and Review FDD with Franchise Specialist
5 days
STEP 6
Schedule Discovery Day with Franchisor
14 days
STEP 7
Become a Franchisee
30 days
How We Will Support You
TRAINING
Our franchise owners and managers learn how to successfully operate their franchise business through an intensive series of onsite workshops and hands-on training at our corporate training facility.
MARKETING
We utilize social media and web presence to give franchise owners the advantage they need to succeed.
GRAND OPENING
Our franchise support team is always on hand during grand opening events and beyond to help franchise owners succeed from the start.
SITE SELECTION ASSISTANCE
Our team supports franchise owners during the site selection to maximize visibility and geographic opportunities.
I Heart mac and cheese Numbers
| TYPE OF INVESTMENT | AMOUNT | WHEN DUE |
|
Franchise Fee |
$35,000 |
Upon Signing Franchise Agreement |
|
Real Estate/ Rent |
$4,000-$8,000 |
As arranged |
|
Utility Deposits |
$1,000-$2,000 |
As incurred |
|
Leasehold Improvements / Build Out / Permits |
$75,000- $250,000 |
As incurred |
|
Architecture Expenses |
$9,000 |
As incurred |
|
Insurance |
$2,500-$6,000 |
As arranged |
|
Office equipment and supplies |
$500-$2,500 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Pre-Opening Training Expenses |
$1,000 -$3,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Signage |
$5,000-$8,000 |
As arranged |
|
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment; POS |
$90,000-$110,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Initial Inventory |
$5,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Grand Opening Advertising |
$12,000 |
Period spanning one month before and two months after opening |
|
Business Licenses |
$500-$1,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Grand Opening Supplies |
$3,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Legal & Accounting |
$4,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Dues and Subscriptions |
$100-$500 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Audio/Visual/ Security System |
$19,000-$26,000 |
Before beginning operations |
|
Additional Funds |
$10,000-$20,000
|
First 90 days of Operation |
| TOTAL |
$251,100 – $464,500 |
FAQs
Our ideal partner is some who is goal driven with a history of building successful teams or successful in prior business operations.
The initial investment requirement including the franchise fee, initial construction build out, and opening advertising ranges from $216,000 – $450,000. There are a number of varying factors including décor, equipment, and finishing touches.
$35,000 for the first unit and $25,000 on all additional units.
Royalty fees are 5% of Gross Sales. 3% of Gross Sales will contribute to the national brand fund. In addition, 1% of Gross Sales must be used for local advertising, internet, and social media marketing. If the Company establishes a Co-Op advertising campaign amongst a variety of regional franchises, a cooperative advertising contribution will be required. Each franchisee must spend a minimum of $3,500 for its Grand Opening Advertising campaign to promote their opening.
Prior restaurant experience is not required but it is preferred.
While we expect our franchisees to be actively involved in the operation of their businesses, it is not necessary that they are the manager of one of their locations. Typically, our franchisees sign up for multiple locations and hire restaurant managers to manage the individual locations. Then they manage the overall business.
Typically our locations only need 15 or so employees to be fully staffed. This is a combination for full time and part time employees. This is a very simple operation, and you can typically handle a line out the door with a minimal number of employees and give great guest service.
Building an I Heart Mac & Cheese franchise is fairly simple compared to most fast casual restaurant concepts as there is: NO need for a hood system in most municipalities NO need for grease traps in most municipalities NO need for gas lines since all of the equipment utilized in the restaurant is electric The utilization of electrical equipment for cooking instead of fryers, gas stoves and other hazardous, fume or flame producing equipment allows for easier and safer operation as well as flexibility on choice of franchise location.
The average space needed to run a franchise is 1400-1700 sq ft or High Volume Areas: 1700-2000 sq ft. The restaurant can be constructed in a smaller location if necessary.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.
We are adding new states as we are rapidly growing nationwide.
Contact our business development team to get an updated list.