FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q. How much space do I need for a restaurant?
A. It depends on whether you open a Year-Round location (we recommend at least 1,500 SF) or, if you open a Seasonal restaurant location, then it may be as small as 500 SF. In either option the restaurant could be up to 2,000 SF. In addition to the size, we recommend a site with heavy walk by or drive by traffic. We have specific site criteria which will help you evaluate real estate that would be a good fit for your Crunchik’n location.
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Q. How much will the business make in a year?
We will be able to share our Financial Performance Representation, called an Item 19, in our Franchise Disclosure Document which highlights affiliate performance and history. This can be a useful tool to help you evaluate the revenue potential for your Crunchik’n business.
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Q. What are the startup costs and what do they include?
Currently, the range of investment is from $141,000 to $771,100 which includes the $40,000 initial franchise fee. Other estimated costs include 3rd party professional advisory fees, insurance and 3-months of working capital.
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Q. Do I have to be an owner operator?
A. Yes, we want our owners to be actively involved. Some may hire a general manager to oversee day to day operations, while owners focus on marketing, business development and management.
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Q. How many employees are needed to operate the business?
Typically between 2 and 6 employees per shift depending time of day and volume week.
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Q. How long does it take to open?
A. You should be able to open in as few as 6 to 9 months, it depends on how quickly you complete pre-opening steps and training.
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Q. Do I need to have a culinary degree or background in restaurant management?
No. We believe some owners will have a background in restaurant management, but we have set up operations and procedures to make it as simple as possible to learn the business.