8/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

8 /10
Investment Accessibility
Lower than 22% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchise offered is for a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant operating under the name “Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen”. A Saffron restaurant offers lunch and dinner menus for dine-in, takeout or delivery, and operates using the franchisor’s proprietary recipes, formulae, techniques, trade dress, trademarks and logos.
Company Background
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is the world's first fast casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise. The company offers lunch and dinner menus for dine-in, take-out, or delivery with their own proprietary recipes, formulae, techniques, trade dress, trademarks and logos. Established in 2006 by Lebanese entrepreneur Tony Daher to bring authentic flavors of his family's traditional Lebanese cuisine to the American market without sacrificing quality or taste.
Franchise Opportunity
Mediterranean food is delicious, but it can be hard to find a restaurant that serves the kind of healthy and fresh food you want. The Saffron franchise offers a Mediterranean menu that's both healthy and flavorful. Plus, our restaurants are open late so you can grab dinner on your way home from work or order takeout for lunch at noon. Our fast casual Mediterranean kitchen is an easy choice when you're craving Middle Eastern cuisine in the comfort of your own home or office. We offer delivery service through GrubHub and seamless online ordering with Postmates so getting great tasting food delivered to your door has never been easier!
Corporate Structure
Food Chain Investments USA, LLC was formed as a California corporation on March 3 , 2016. Their principal place of business is 16861 Ventura Blvd. Suite 303, Encino, CA 91436.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Saffron franchise is $228,200.00 to $599,500.00. This includes $40,000.00 – $70,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate.

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen business?
Franchisees typically require at least $253,100 to $576,000 investment to get their Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $70,000 in fees directly to Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen brings in each year. We estimate that other franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate $1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 10 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

8 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $213,540 to $475,750 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the QSR industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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