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You may call or email us to have a generalized conversation about Flamers Burgers & Chicken. We will send you a request for consideration form that pre-qualifies you to receive our UFOC. If you pre-qualify, a UFOC is sent to you overnight. After obtaining your receipt for our UFOC we will contact you to with specific information about Flamers Burgers & Chicken.

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Franchise laws require us to provide a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular to potential franchisees; it provides important information that you should have when considering any franchise.

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It is used to determine your financial ability to open and operate a Flamers Franchise. It is also used to determine if you will be able secure a lease from the mall owners. We do not sell or give your information to anyone.

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Initial franchise fees are $30,000.

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Typically there are equipment costs, location build-out costs, start-up costs and operating capital reserves. The degree of build-out required, the amount and type of equipment needed and the mall owner requirements can all impact the cost of these items. Once a location has been determined, our operations staff can help identify cost items with you. Please review the Initial Investment Analysis page.

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Yes. The number of franchises you own is dependent on your own success and your ability to prove yourself as a quality operator.

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If practical, visit and eat at a Flamers Grill, investigate franchises in general and talk to financial professionals about the benefits of franchising and to help you remember everything that you want to ask. Then prepare your own written list of your questions that we will be happy to answer for you.

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The Federal Trade Commission has specific regulations which restrict any franchisor from projecting potential revenues for any franchisee. Obviously, your success will be affected by many factors, like traffic at your particular mall or festival market place, the effectiveness and quality of your advertising, and the capability of the franchisee, etc. That is why pre-opening research is so critical to your success. Flamers franchise staff will provide you with information and sound business tips and advice to assist you in making those decisions so critical to the success of your restaurant.

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Again, the FTC restricts us from predicting a Flamers Franchisee's profits. Your profits will be based on your ability to manage, your dedication to your business and the quality of the product you serve.

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Flamers experienced staff will negotiate the lease for your location. We have years of experience dealing with leading developers.

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10 years or goal to term of lease.

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Certainly previous restaurant or fast food experience is helpful, but Flamers intensive training will teach you everything you need to know to operate a successful Flamers franchise. Prior to opening your Flamers location, you will train for 2 weeks at Flamers headquarters and then have 1 week of on-site training at your own restaurant. Not only do you receive extensive hands-on training, but follow-up and refresher training is made available over the years so that you are always up on the latest trends and developments which can effect your business.

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Based on the average location, local contractors, lease negotiations, etc. the average length of time is 90 - 120 days.