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Grilled Cheese and Co.

Grilled Cheese, one of Life's simple pleasures! Inspired by childhood memories, Matt Lancelotta and Vic Corbi set out to create a fast casual concept offering premium grilled cheese sandwiches and giving guests the comfort foods they desire; a menu featuring a variety of creative, freshly prepared grilled cheese sandwiches. Just about every family oriented restaurant has its own grilled cheese sandwich and while many restaurants relegate the cheesy dish to the kids menu, few parents can resist stealing a bite.

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Grilled Cheese and Co. Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Grilled Cheese, one of life's simple pleasures!! Inspired by childhood memories, Matt Lancelotta and Vic Corbi set out to create a comfort casual concept offering premium grilled cheese sandwiches and giving guests the comfort foods they desire; a menu featuring a variety of creative, freshly prepared grilled cheese sandwiches, freshly prepared soups, salads, fries and shakes. With such a simple and exciting restaurant concept, the founders decided to make the business side of Grilled Cheese & Co just as attractive by thinking through everything from the broad appeal of grilled cheese, low start-up costs, simplicity of operations to real estate availability. Grilled Cheese & Co is ready to partner with well-qualified franchisees who share its passion for serving Guests the greatest grilled cheese experience in the country! Your success is our # 1 priority. We're entrepreneurs too so we know all about the desire to have your own business. At the same time, being in business for yourself doesn't mean you have to be by yourself. That describes our approach to franchisee support. We understand that it's your business in your community. Our first-class operations and in-restaurant support team focus on driving sales through strong relationships and hands-on active support.

Company Details

Established: 2009
First Unit Franchised: N/A
Franchised Units: N/A
Company Owned Units: 4
States Registered In: MD, VA, NY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Grilled Cheese and Co.

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A

Training: TRAINING IS INCLUDED. ?No later than 30 days before the date the restaurant begins operation, up to two?trainees (one of whom must be you, your Operating Principal or your General Manager) must have?completed, to our satisfaction, our initial training program. We will conduct this training at our corporate?headquarters, at one of our affiliate's restaurants in the Baltimore/Maryland area or at another location?we designate. ?Our initial training program lasts for approximately one week. ?Initial training programs?will be offered at various times during the year depending on the number of new franchisees entering the system, replacement general managers and other personnel needing training, the number of new restaurants being opened and the timing of the scheduled openings of restaurants.

We will provide instructors and training materials for two trainees (the cost of which is included?in the initial franchise fee, but does not include out of pocket expenses). ?

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Grilled Cheese and Co. Franchise.

What does a Grilled Cheese and Co. Franchise Cost?

Grilled Cheese and Co. franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $30,000
Total Investment: $120,000-$350,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty: 6%
Ad: 2%
Average Number of Employees: ?20 Part Time Employees
Item 19: ?Yes
SBA Approved: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes

Is Grilled Cheese and Co. a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Grilled Cheese and Co. is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Grilled Cheese and Co. a Home Based franchise?

No. Grilled Cheese and Co. is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Grilled Cheese and Co. Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Grilled Cheese and Co. franchisees make. Grilled Cheese and Co. offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Grilled Cheese and Co. a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. Grilled Cheese and Co. is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does Grilled Cheese and Co. Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Grilled Cheese and Co. franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Grilled Cheese and Co. Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Grilled Cheese and Co. franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Grilled Cheese and Co. Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Grilled Cheese and Co. franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Grilled Cheese and Co. Looking for International franchisees?

No. Grilled Cheese and Co. franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Grilled Cheese and Co.'s FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

$25,000 - $50,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Grilled Cheese and Co. Franchises for Sale

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