What are the minimum requirements?
- For single store: Min. $100,000 in liquid capital; $350,000 in tangible net worth
- For 3 Pack: Min. $250,000 in liquid capital; $500,000 in tangible net worth
- For Area Developer: Min. $400,000 Liquid; $1.5 million in tangible net worth
- A FICO score above 680
- Knowledge of the trade area in which your location will operate
- Commitment to give best effort in meeting obligations of Robeks Franchise Agreement
- Sound business reputation; values aligned with Robeks
- U.S. citizen or possession of a valid Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Are there good locations available?
Robeks primary focus for growth is the continued development of new stores in existing markets where we already have operating stores. This includes direct corporate areas and additional markets supported by Regional Directors.
Key Markets include:
- West Coast (Southern California, Central/N. California, Phoenix, Seattle &Hawaii)
- Southwest (Phoenix, Albuquerque & Houston)
- Midwest (Chicago, Kansas City & Cleveland/Columbus)
- East Coast (Miami, Tampa, Charlotte/Raleigh NC, Connecticut, Boston, Long Island & Washington DC Metro)
Exactly what support do you give under the contract?
Our senior management team has significant retail and foodservice experience to provide you with the finest level of franchise support. Robeks also has Regional Directors who live in key markets and provide comprehensive support to franchisees developing in their region.
Among the many support services provided:
- Franchise Training Program on all aspects of Robeks operating system
- Classroom and in-store training covers systems, procedures, practical understanding
- Robeks Franchise Manual is a detailed operating and reference guide
- Multi-units franchisees receive assistance in strategic planning for key trade area
- Site selection criteria and store design and construction support
- Ongoing operational, marketing and organizational guidance and support programs
- Field support for initial opening
- Guidance on vendor qualification and participation in bulk purchasing contracts
Greater detail is made part of our Franchise Offering Circular, which is provided to qualified franchise prospects on approval of a Preliminary Franchise Application.
What about training?
Robeks offers a comprehensive, three-tier training program included in your Franchise Agreement for the first store location. It covers all aspects of product knowledge, management, operations and customer service in a seven-day intensive training session. Three more days of continued training and assessment are provided next, again in the Los Angeles area. We train two key operations personnel, and one person must complete final testing to earn a Robeks’ Certified Manager designation. Robeks marketing department will help you develop a successful local store marketing plan to include a grand opening event as well as yearly activities.