| The Just
Dogs! GourmetTM franchise is much more than a business, we
combine the World's Tastiest Gourmet Dog TreatsTM with
proven systems to provide the best quality product and services offer
at a competitive price. A
Formula for Success
As a Just Dogs! GourmetTM
franchisee, you will be joining a proven team in the gourmet dog treat
business. Our interest in your success goes far beyond spreading
our name. Your success is our success. We are in this
business together. That is why the community of resources for
Just Dogs! GourmetTM are available to help you achieve your
long-term goals.
Qualities Of A Successful
Franchisee Include:
| 1. |
You must have a
desire to succeed. |
| 2. |
You must have a
positive attitude, excellent communication skills, outgoing
personality, enjoy meeting people and most importantly LOVE DOGS! |
| 3. |
You must be
self-motivated, confident and show the ability to work as a team
member within the framework of the Just Dogs! GourmetTM
system. |
| 4. |
You must be willing
to devote your full time attention to the business or hire a
manager. |
| 5. |
You must meet the
financial criteria (see STEP 2 in To Get Started Today). |
Consider this Outstanding Level of Support
- Before you open your franchise,
you will participate in an in-depth training program at our National
Training Facility, Home Office/Bakery and ultimately at your store's
Grand Opening
- After completing your Franchise
Agreement, we offer site selection support to assist you in finding
the right location for your franchise drawing upon
lessons-learned from our other locations and management's
experience. We consider population density, market statistics,
demographics and other related market factors.
- We offer state-of-the art Point of
Sale cash registers, Internet sales aides, the Just Dogs!
Administration System (via Internet), manuals, retail sales
plan-o-grams, press releases, advertising, regional training
seminars, and national conventions.
Our proprietary programs such as our Frequent Barker ClubTM,
Community Partner fund raising strategies, and ability to wholesale
to industry-related professionals create several possible channels
to earn profit from your Just Dogs! GourmetTM franchise.
- You will find the Just Dogs!
GourmetTM franchise rewarding and exciting. Your
hard work, dedication, are essential ingredients to your success,
especially during the start-up phase of your business. Success
demands continued personal involvement, consistent implementation of
the Just Dogs! GourmetTM system, and a commitment for you
to market your Just Dogs! GourmetTM franchise in the
local community.
To Get Started Today
STEP 1 - Contact our EVP of
Franchise Sales and Marketing, Robert A. Needham. Robert can be
reached at Toll Free (888) 332-0307 and he will discuss any questions you might
have.
STEP 2 - Submit the
Confidential Questionnaire [Click
Here]. You must complete this questionnaire
in this package and fax it back to (205) 453-0132 or you may mail it
to:
Just Dogs! Barkery, Inc.
Attn: EVP Franchise Sales and Marketing
5101 Cyrus Circle
Birmingham, AL 35242
STEP 3 - Upon receipt of your
questionnaire we will mail you a copy of the Uniform Franchise
Offering Circular (UFOC). Upon receipt, please take at least 10
business days to review it with your advisors and identify any
questions you need our help in answering. (Note: Many answers are in
the FAQ section of the brochure). Then give us a call at
(888) 332-0307 and ask to speak with Robert Needham. During
this phone call, we will discuss with you your choice of cities,
financial issues, timing and of course ... answer all your questions1.
1 See
the UFOC for complete details. The Franchise Fee is $22,500
for your first store. The total to open a Just Dogs! GourmetTM
franchise store can range between $94,000 and $177,500 (this typically
includes the first years rent). Actual costs do vary depending
on city and location choice. Of the most recent custom kiosks
opened, our franchisees tell us that about $75,000 cash plus the first
year's rent is required to complete grand opening and pay all related
expenses. |