Seven Steps To Becoming a Franchisee...
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Complete the On-line Request for Consideration:
The information will be reviewed. Upon preliminary approval, you will be notified of our interest. This information will be kept confidential. You may also print out the page and complete it fully then fax it to 985.635.6987, attn: Michael Powers - Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development.
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Visit the Home Office of Smoothie King:
A Franchise Development Representative schedules an interview with you at our Home Office in Covington, LA (suburb of New Orleans). During this visit, you will get an in-depth introduction to the Smoothie King operation and training facilities, meet our executive staff and management team, and have an opportunity to visit existing franchise locations.
At the Home Office visit you will also receive:
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Smoothie King franchise disclosure document "FDD":
The FDD contains valuable information to help you analyze our franchise system.
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Franchise Agreement Request & Confidentiality forms:
Your Smoothie King “FDD” receipt, franchise agreement request and confidentiality forms will be given to you along with the "FDD". These documents will be submitted to Smoothie King for review.
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Approval:
We evaluate your financial statements, credit history and background information. If necessary, we reserve the right for a second interview. Upon approval, a franchise agreement will be delivered to you.
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Enter Into a Franchise Agreement:
After receiving your agreements and waiting 7 calendar days, you will then be able to send back the signed and notarized agreements along with the franchise fee of $25,000. At this point you are now a Smoothie King franchisee ready to attend orientation.
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Orientation:
As soon as possible you will be required to attend a 1-day orientation class. At this class we will discuss all of the steps involved in opening your store. This will include budgeting, financing, planning, site selection, ordering, construction and much more. Once complete, you will schedule a meeting with our real estate department to begin the process of site selection.
