Questions?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s the Franchise Fee?
$30,000 secures a 10 year Franchise Agreement for an individual Snuffer's, with options available after the initial period. The Franchise Agreement contains all terms and conditions pertaining to the operation of the restaurant.
What’s the Royalty Fee?
5% of Gross Sales
What are the advertising fees?
1% of Gross Sales, if implemented.
What about multi-unit Development Agreements?
The Development Agreement provides exclusive development rights for a specific number of Snuffer's Restaurants over an agreed period of time in an agreed territory.
What’s the fee structure for a Development Agreement?
A Development Fee equal to $30,000 for the first Snuffer's to be developed and $10,000 for subsequent units under the Development Agreement will be paid at the time the Development Agreement is signed. The allocable portion of the Development Fee will be credited against the initial Franchise Fee due under each Franchise Agreement at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed.
How may I qualify financially?
By a net worth of $1,500,000, and liquid assets of $500,000
What initial investment can I expect?
$700,000 to $875,000 depending on the size of the restaurant.
Does Snuffer's finance?
No, but we can recommend several financial institutions.
What size building should I plan on?
A 5,000 square foot free standing building with an attached covered patio is typical of the newest Snuffer's units, but plans could be approved for 3,000 square foot strip center end cap locations, also with covered patios.
Are building plans available?
Basic prototypical Snuffer's building, equipment, and seating blueprints are made available.
What about interior design?
Part of the investment required is for the framed antique photos found in all Snuffer's. Further direct design guidance is supplied by Snuffer's in order to replicate Snuffer's trade dress.
How long is the construction period?
Depending on whether the project is new or a remodel, construction should be completed within 60-90 days.
Does Snuffer's have established vendors for food, equipment, small wares, etc?
Yes. We have a national purchasing and supply network, greatly minimizing the need to locally source products, while accessing proprietary Snuffer's items.
What yearly sales can I expect?
The Federal Trade Commission has specific rules and regulations which restrict any franchisor from projecting potential revenues for any franchisee. Snuffer's has tried to provide meaningful guidance in the Franchise Disclosure Document. Obviously your success will be affected by many variables.
What level of profitability can I expect?
Again, the FTC restricts us from predicting a franchisee’s profits. Your profits will be based on your organization’s ability to manage the operation. Snuffer's has tried to provide profitability guidance in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
What about training?
You, or your designated Operating Principal, will train in all aspects of the operation for 10 weeks at a Snuffer's in our DFW home market. Two Assistants will train for 8 weeks and 6 weeks respectively. This comprehensive Training Program is included in the Franchise Fee, although travel, payroll and per diem allowances are at the Franchisee’s expense.
What operational help can I expect?
From the very start Snuffer's experienced corporate Trainers, Managers, and multi-unit supervisors will provide unwavering focus on your success. You will also appreciate and rely upon periodic Franchisor supervisory and evaluation visits.
What’s the next step?
-Fill out the no obligation application
-Meet with a Snuffer's representative upon financial approval of your application and receive a copy of Snuffer's Franchise Disclosure Document
-Evaluate the business opportunity
-Sign a Franchise Agreement
Then what?
-Orientation with a Snuffer's representative, discussing timelines through Grand Opening.
-Site evaluation and approval
-Pre-construction meeting with Snuffer's architect and General Contractor for design guidelines
-Contractor bidding/commencement of construction
-Operating Principal and Assistants training
-Complete construction
-Grand Opening
 
 
 
 Any Franchise information regarding Snuffer's Restaurant and Bar franchise opportunities is for general information only and is not intended to constitute a franchise offer. Franchise offers are made only after delivery of an effective Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.