Blimpie Subs and Salads
Blimpie Subs and Salads
180 Interstate North Pkwy., SE, # 500
Atlanta GA 30339
800#:(800) 447-6256 + 236
Tel: (770) 984-2707
Fax: (770) 933-6109 + 236
E -Mail: keitha@blimpie.com
Web Site: www.blimpie.com
Contact: Mr. Keith Albright
BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC. is the franchisor of the world's second-largest submarine sandwich chain, with 1,848 outlets operating in 46 states and 12 foreign countries. In business since 1964, BLIMPIE is a simple non cooking operation which offers healthier foods, lower in fat, calories and cholesterol than typical fast food. BLIMPIE is awarding at a rate of two new franchises every day, with single and multi-unit programs available. Creative designs, including food courts, kiosks, carts and display cases for Grab 'N GO breakfast programs allow flexibility to enter any venue. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1964
First Franchise: 1970
First International Franchise: 1995
Franchise Units: 1955
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 1956
Distribution:
U.S. - 2000+; Canada -- 20; International -- 30
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: NA
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: NA
Size Of Corporate Staff: 96
Financial Projections Provided: No
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 50
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): NA
Minimum Financial Requirements: Based on the size of the country - $250K net worth minimum.
Expansion Requirements: Based on size of country and demographics.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: In some cases.
Franchise Fee(Master): Based on size of country and demographics.
Franchise Fee(Area): NA
On-Going Royalty (Master): 8% royalty fee-5% to master franchisor; 3% to BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
On-Going Royalty (Area): NA
Franchisor Ad Program: 2%
International Trade Associations: IFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 3
Business Experience: 4
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 5
Franchising Experience: 5
Psychological Profile: 3
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: 40 hours in-store training; 80 hours in classroom; 80 hours in opening restaurant.
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Sometimes
Master Franchising: Most Often
Area Development: Most Often
Licensing: Sometimes
Foreign Subsidiary: Never
Joint Venture: Sometimes
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: Master franchisee/master licensee.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (2000+), CA (20)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, BU, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR, HU, IT, NE, NO, PO, RO, RU, SL, SP, SZ, TU, UK, YU
Far East: AS, CA, CH, GU, HK, ID, JA, , KO, LA, MA, MY, NZ, PH, SI, TA, TH, VN
Mexico: MX
Caribbean: CB, JA
Central America: BE, CR, EL, GU, HO, NI, PA (1 - Not Seeking)
South America: AR (4), BO, BR, CH, CO, EC, FG, GY, PG, PE (1 - Not Seeking), SU
Middle East / India:
Africa: EG, SA (2 - Not Seeking)
Countries Not Listed Above:
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