Franchise Information Support Systems Charley's team will be on hand to help you through all the stages of opening and beyond, including: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Site Selection Our Real Estate team will provide you specific criteria to help guide you through the site selection process as you review locations in your area. Our support includes: Demographic analysis Site review Assistance with lease term negotiations Assistance with identifying a qualified broker in the market -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Design & Construction Starting with floor plans and ending with the first ring of the register, Charley's construction team will assist you during the construction process, including: Project bidding Signage & equipment ordering Architectural & design drawings General contractor selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Training From product preparation to inventory control to creative hiring techniques, we will teach you all you need to know during a 5-week training course that includes training at one of our regional training stores as well as instruction at our training center in Columbus, OH. Our state-of-the-art training program includes: Food preparation & inventory control Training & operations manuals & instructional videos/CDs Business analysis & planning Employee incentive programs Customer service principles Local store marketing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purchasing Charley's purchasing team has negotiated national pricing contracts with some of the largest purveyors in the country. Our purchasing program offers you: Contract pricing One-stop shopping Internet ordering Customer service specialists Continuous price analysis and negotiating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marketing All of Charley's marketing programs are designed to bring new customers in and keep existing customers coming back. Our marketing team provides you with: Turnkey promotions Point-of-Sale materials Fulfillment center Local store marketing programs Franchisee newsletter Franchisee extranet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operations Support You will be assigned a Franchise Business Consultant who will assist you in evaluating all aspects of your business. Individualized support includes: On-site grand opening assistance and training Profit & loss analysis Inventory & cost control Ongoing visits Sales building strategies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Locations Available Are There Sites Available? Due to our longstanding relationships with many Real Estate Developers across the country, Charley's often has an inventory of prospective sites that are available immediately. Occasionally we also have corporate locations that are available for resale. What Cities Are Open for Development? Currently there is opportunity for development in most of the cities in the United States. What if I Have My Own Site? Once you have successfully completed the Orientation, Charley's Real Estate team will carefully evaluate prospective sites. All sites must meet the required criteria and be approved by the corporate office prior to securing a lease.   Home | Initial Requirements and Investment Info | Support Systems and Locations Click Here To Contact This Company