The Bonjour Crepe Company Process to becoming a Franchisee

You start the process today by sending in an application by e-mail, mail or fax.

Our Development Manager/Area Developer responds.

The Uniform Franchising Offering Circular (UFOC) is sent to you.

UFOC acknowledgment receipt is received and responded to.

Our Development Manager/Area Developer runs a credit check on you.

You prepare and submit financials and business plan to Development Manager/Area Developer for final approval.

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETE: 1-2 months

You’ve been awarded a Bonjour Crepe Company Franchise and are now an official franchisee. Congratulations! From here, it’s like a conveyer belt process that moves you from spot to spot and task to task, assembling your Bonjour Crepe Company Franchise.
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1) Securing a Location.

Finding the perfect location is a process. And location is everything. We will assist you in finding a location and will give you specifics on what is necessary in a location to be a successful Bonjour Crepe Company.

Once you have found a location, a site application is submitted to us for review and approval.

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Months
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2) Lease Negotiation

You can use an authorized broker or retain a local real estate attorney to help you through this process.

We will review and give you our recommendations on what your lease should include or not include. We help you through every way of the process.

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Months

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3) Site Specifics. From The Floor Plan To Training.

Now, with the help of our team, you begin the build-out process, including site plans and design documents. Upon the signing and execution of your lease documents, you can start your Bonjour Crepe Company Training.

Training

You will train at one of our corporate locations with one of our key management personnel. A key personal will be available to be at your grand opening to make sure you have a Crepe Opening!

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 4-5 Weeks

Store Logistics

We will provide you with a basic floor plan that will best fit your chosen location. You have the option of selecting your own architect or utilizing Bonjour Crepe Company’s architect to design the approved concept.

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 4-8 Weeks

Construction

Depending on the concept you have chosen, whether it is a Bonjour Crepe Company Kiosk or Cafe your next step is build out. Again, we give you the flexibility of selecting your own contractor or using one of our own. We will provide you with all the necessary ingredients from ladles to refrigerators to crepe burners. Along the way we will be there to help you with any build-out/design questions or concerns.

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 4-16 Weeks
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4) Success and Responsibility

Congratulations, you are now a Bonjour Crepe Company operator. The first step in promoting and marketing your store is to always make sure operational practices are in place and employees are properly trained to live up to Bonjour Crepe Company’s high standards. Experience.

Employing the right people will be your key to a successful operation.
Local store marketing programs and information on national promotions will be provided to you by our marketing department.

Practices other franchisees have found to be successful.
Local Co-op affiliations.

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: Ongoing