A popular food option in the U.S. is cheesesteak. A brand to consider is Big Al's Steaks. Big Al and his son, Adam, loved watching sports and eating Philly Cheesesteak back in their hometown. When they moved to Florida, they carved it and were sad to not be able to find authentic Philly cheesesteak. They knew if the restaurant that claimed the cheesesteak was authentic couldn't pull it off. After they went back to Philadelphia with the idea to bring their own shop to Florida, and Big Al's Steaks was born. Franchisees benefit from a simple business model and feel-good product. Since the franchisor provides support and training, you don't need prior business experience.
In terms of support and training, you can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. During this time, you'll learn everything you need to know about running the business. This includes marketing and advertising, managing finances, hiring, food prep and more. You'll also be provided with grand opening assistance. Support and training are ongoing. The ideal candidate us passionate about customer service and offering a great product. You can expect the initial investment to range between $331,150 - $546,950, which includes a one-time initial franchise fee of $27,500. Qualified candidates should have a net worth of at least least $250,000, and a minimum of $80,000 in cash and other liquid assets. To incentive veteran ownership, Big Al's gives military personnel a 20% discount off the one-time initial franchise fee. Franchisees benefit from absentee ownership opportunities, which allow them to work while owning a business.