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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Frequently Asked Franchise Questions

Frequently Asked Franchise Questions

  • Why Should I Own My Own Business?
    • Business ownership offers you the opportunity to take control of your career, finances, schedule and future. You will be your own boss, work hard for yourself, and potentially reap the rewards that business ownership can offer.
  • How Do I Choose The Right Franchise?
    • Deciding which franchise is right for you is a huge decision. The right business should not only interest you, but the initial investment amount must fit into your budget and it should enable you to live the lifestyle you desire (do you want more free time, more money, control over your work environment?). Additionally, any business you choose to buy must meet a market demand in your community. If there is no market demand or the area is already saturated with similar businesses, your new business will not have a bright, long future ahead of it. The best advice is to do your research before signing a franchise agreement. Speak with current and past franchise owners and make sure there is in fact a demand for the business in the area you'd like to open the business.
  • Why Should I Buy a Franchise?
    • Regardless of whether you have industry or business ownership experience, you can purchase most franchises because they offer complete training, comprehensive support from the home office, a proven business system, and a product or service that has proven itself to be popular and in-demand.
  • How Much Does A Franchise Cost?
    • The cost to buy a franchise varies greatly depending on what industry you choose to start the business in, whether the concept requires a storefront, office, home office, or is mobile, what state you buy the business in, and how much overhead your business will require. There are concepts that cost under $10,000 to start and other franchise businesses that require the investor to have millions of dollars in available liquid capital. Additionally, many franchise concepts offer financing or can help you gain financing if you're interested.
  • Can I Have A Business Partner?
    • This varies depending on the preferences of the franchisor but yes, most concepts will allow you to have a financial partner who may also be an operating partner, if you choose.
  • Can I Own More Than One Franchise?
    • Yes, but again, this can vary by franchise concept. Many franchisors will sell area or master franchises within a certain specified territory. These larger territories can be costly. If you own a single franchise and are successful, most franchisors will be pleased to sell you another territory. If you own one concept and would like to purchase another franchise from a different, unrelated brand, this is usually possible unless you plan to buy a competing concept. Make sure to read the entire franchise agreement and also have an attorney who specializes in franchise law look over the agreement before you sign it. Let your attorney know that you plan to purchase another franchise concept in the future, so he can ensure you won't have problems.
  • How Can I Receive an UFOC from a Franchise Company?
    • Inquire to franchise concepts listed on Franchise.com. You will then be contacted by the company. If you are seriously interested in potentially purchasing the concept, they will most likely offer you a copy of their UFOC for review before you make a final decision.
  • Which States Are Franchise Registration States?
    • Fifteen states have franchise investment laws that require franchisors to provide pre-sale disclosures, known as UFOC's to potential purchasers. These states are California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.


This Article was taken from http://www.franchise.com/franchise-news/frequently-asked-franchise-questions.cfm

What Is A Franchise

What Is A Franchise?

Franchising is a way of doing business. It is a method and marketing tool for companies to expand their market share more rapidly and less expensively.

Some companies, which are thought to franchises, are in fact not franchises. All stores are owned and operated by the company itself (ex. Starbucks, Gap, Victoria's Secret).

There are three basic types of franchises:

  1. Distributorships, which grant the right to sell their parent company's product(s) such as auto dealerships (Toyota, Ford, GM, Mercedes, etc).
  2. Trademark or brand name licensing, which gives the licensees the right to use the parent company's trademark or brand in conjunction with the operation of their own business ie. beverages (CocaCola) and sport franchises (Miami Dolphins, New York Yankees, etc).
  3. Business format franchises, the type most people are familiar with (Subway, Meineke Muffler, Circle K) are the focus of this article.
Business format franchisors offer to their franchisees the license or right to sell its goods or services and/or use its business techniques. The franchisees usually pay an initial fee to acquire this right, and thereafter pay a percentage of their gross sales to the franchisor throughout the term of their franchise contract.

In return for these payments, franchisees gain priveleges, including the right to sell a proven and recognized product or service, to use the franchisor's business practices, and to receive initial training and ongoing support. Additonal responsibilities can and usually do include:

  1. Requirements to meet a variety of quality controls for products and services sold.
  2. Restrictions on what they can sell or how they can operate using the company's name.
  3. Specifications for their business location and site appearance.
  4. Prohibitions on the operation of any similar businesses during or after the term of the franchise agreement.
Franchisees usually have an advantage over their nonfranchisee competitors, since they have the rights to use the franchisor's:
  1. Brand names, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents.
  2. Uniform logos, storefronts, and interiors.
By following the franchisor's business practices and offering products that meet the company's standards, franchisees can consistently provide customers with quality goods and services. In the United States the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and certain states can decide if a franchise is acting as a franchisor. If so, they regulate the activities of the franchisor, as to marketing and sales, and distribution of required disclosure information (Offering Circular aka UFOC) about the franchise to prospective purchasers. Certain other countries have similar regulations. Research has shown that the success rate of new franchisees is much higher than that for other new business start-ups.

This Article was taken from http://www.franchise.com/franchise-news/Basic_What_Is_Franchise.cfm

Monday, February 18, 2008

JAVA Net Cafe

Franchise business type: Internet Cafe - Game & community center, Multi purpose internet Center: Surfing , Browsing, Chatting, Emailing, document & Photo Printing, Scanning.

Franchise Package:

Type A: space requirement 150m2, mall & shopping centre
investment: Rp 500jt – 1,5m
Type B: space requirement 120m2, mall & shopping centre
investment: Rp 350jt – 490jt
Type C: space requirement 80m2, ruko,
investment: Rp 500Jt – 1,5m

Royalti fee: 1,5% from gross profit


Capital Budgeting Javanet Café (source: Tabloid Kontan)
(location assumption: Jakarta)

Initial Investment:
20 Computers, scanners & printers Rp 200.000.000,-
Furnitures, Computer desk & chairs Rp 50.000.000,-
Kitchen set & equipment Rp 100.000.000,-
Franchise Fee minimum Rp 50.000.000,-
Total Initial Investment Rp 400.000.000,-

Operational fee - paid in advanced
Outlet space rent (1 year) Rp 180. 000.000,-
Working Capital Rp 60. 000.000,-
Grand Total: Rp 400. 000.000,-

Monthly operational cost projection
Rent fee Rp 15. 000.000,-
Salary (1 manager + 6 employees) Rp 9. 000.000,-
Electricity Rp 3. 000.000,-
Internet connection fee Rp 6. 000.000,-
F&B cost of goods sold Rp 12. 000.000,-
Other expenses (royalti, management fee) Rp 5. 000.000,-
Total: Rp 50. 000.000,-

Monthly Income Rp 40. 000.000,-

BEP Projection: 10 months (Rp 400. 000.000,- / Rp 40. 000.000,-/month)

Franchise Fee: 15% from capital investment
Royalti Fee: 1,5% from gross profit
Promotional & management fee: 6% from gross profit

Head office address: PT Asricitra Pratama, Golden plaza A 37-39 Jl RS Fatmawati 15 Jakarta

Phone: 62 21 7590 0091-93 Fax: 62 21 7507545

Contact person: Mr Ivan Prasodjo, Hendra, Rudi Rusdiah

Thursday, February 14, 2008

EDWARD FORRER SHOES

Franchise business type: Shoes Chain Store

Franchise capital investment: Rp 100jt - 900jt

Franchise fee: Rp 25jt - 100 jt

Royalti fee: 5% from gross profit

Head office address:

Jl.Veteran 44 Bandung
Indonesia

Phone: 0811248960

URL: http://www.edwardforrer.com

Edward Forrer aims at building up a big chain of a retail company with an excellent customer service in Indonesia and in the world. To achieve this, every store of Edward Forrer has standardized concepts, products and services. Edward Forrer is always interested in meeting people sharing the same idea with us, having a big ambition of their life, and feeling connected with excellence.

Edward Forrer is a great place where people enjoy being physically and spiritually healthy. Regarding to this, we welcome new members who want to be like us. To day we have grown our retail business successfully in Indonesia. Our decision to launch a franchising business strategy is based on our desire to develop our company. However, more importantly than developing our company, through this business strategy we want to gather people who have the same idea of retail business as we.

The steps to be Edward Forrer Franchisee
Do you want to be our franchisees? There are 6 steps you need to go through to become our franchisees.

Step 1: Fill in Application Form
Application form must be filled in completely by a party intending to be our franchisee--that is you. The completed application form will be used by our Development Manager as basis for considering your application. Our Development Manager office is on 44th Veteran Street, Bandung, Indonesia.

Step 2: First Interview
After reviewing your application form, the Development Manager will decide whether or not you are qualified to be our franchisee. Later on, the Development Manager will contact you to arrange the first interview. During the interview, you'll be introduced to Edward Forrer. Detailed information on the franchise opportunity will probably be discussed. This interview will mainly be a session through which we and you can learn ourselves each other and decide if your application falls within our franchise criteria.

Step 3: Second Interview
After the first interview, we believe that you have many questions about our franchise opportunity. In the second interview, we'll answer your questions. In this interview we'll also give you Disclosure Document and Confidentiality Agreement to sign.

Step 4: Third Interview
This is the last interview with the Development Manager. At this stage, you’ll be given an opportunity to view our general financial cash flow and balance account. You'll also be introduced to the activities of Edward Forrer’s franchise business. In addition to that, you will be provided information on franchise business law and also an advice from a public accountant in order to help you decide if you still want to become our franchisee. Furthermore, you will have your final questions answered in this interview. At last, we will schedule your meeting with our Operational Director and owner, Mr. Edward Forrer.

Step 5: Last Interview
The final decision will be made by Mr. Edward Forrer. However, just before the last interview the Development Manager will make a final assessment to find whether you are qualified to be our franchisee or not. You’ll be notified our final decision in the next meeting.

Step 6: Franchise Agreement
At this stage, Edward Forrer franchise management and you will reach a final decision and agreement as to your franchisee application status. You will be informed our last decision. If we decide to accept you as our new franchisee, you will be asked to sign a franchise agreement which contains terms and conditions of becoming an Edward Forrer’s franchisee.

Step 7: Training
Each franchisee have to attend the training in Edward Forrer’s business operation for a month. You cannot attend this training without signing your franchise agreement. During the training you will involve directly with managing our inventory, visual merchandise design process, serving our customers, customers of the best retail company. Finishing the training, you are expected to understand Edward Forrer’s store operation, including its financial management and planning, staff recruitment, product selection and ordering procedure, store construction, and etc. Finally, we guarantee you being able to run an Edward Forrer’s store in your chosen location with this tailor-made training.

Step 8: Opening a Store


INVESMENT

NEEDED BUSINESS SPACE
1. The amount of business space needed by a franchisee will depend the category selected by Franchisee. There are three categories of business space you can choose:
o Category A : 10 to 100 m2
o Category B : 101 to 200 m2.
o Category C : 201 to 300 m2.
o Category D : > 300 m2.
2. The business spaces here have included a store warehouse.

INTIAL INVESMENT
1. Initial investment will depend on the above category selected by a prospective franchisee:
o Category A : Rp. 100.000.000,00 to Rp. 300.000.000,00
o Category B : Rp. 300.000.001,00 to Rp. 600.000.000,00
o Category C : Rp. 600.000.001,00 to Rp. 900.000.000,00
2. This investment covers expenses for:
o Franchise fee for the first 5 years
o Expenses for training and interior design
o Deposit money to cover/secure 35 % of the total goods value
o Computer & Audio equipments
o First month store operation
o Surveillance Camera
o Traffic Controller
o Employee Presence Record Machine
o Permits
o Initial promotion
o And etc
3. This investment does not include the expense for renting or buying business space and renovating store building.
4. The authorized capital on the above categories is not to be submitted to Edward Forrer totally. Some amount of it will be managed and used by the franchisee to pay for store interior design, permits, first inventory and other expenses related to preparation for store opening.
5. Return of Investment (ROI) will take 2 months up to 2 year, depending on the store location, revenue and Franchisee performance.

FRANCHISE FEE
1. Franchisees are obliged to pay a franchise fee to EDWARD FORRER. The franchise fee is valid for 5 years. There are three categories of franchise fees:
o Category A : Rp. 25.000.000,00
o Category B : Rp. 50.000.000,00
o Category C : Rp. 75.000.000,00
o Category D : Rp. 100.000.000,00
2. Franchisees are obliged to repay this fee upon the expiry and renewal of franchise agreement, which is after 5 years from the signing of the initial agreement.

ROYALTY FEE
1. Royalty fee is 5% of the monthly gross revenue
2. Promotion fee is 1% of the monthly gross revenue
3. Payment of these royalty and promotion fees is due to the third day of each month. The fees are paid through a bank transfer to the selected bank account of PT. EDWARD FORRER.

GUARANTEE
1. Franchisees are obliged to pay deposit money equal to 35% of the total goods/inventory value lent to franchisees by PT. EDWARD FORRER. The total goods value here is the total sale value of the whole goods in the warehouse and on the displays.
2. This deposit money is to secure the franchisee’s first inventory before franchisees start their first store operation and this is paid only once. This money must be paid at the latest 1 day before the departure of the first shipment to franchisee’s store.
3. The deposit money is will be returned to franchisees upon the expiry of the first 5 year franchise agreement.

LOAN
1. When each goods borrowed from Edward Forrer sold, franchisees are obliged to pay to Edward Forrer an amount of money equal to 60 % of the sales value.
2. This money is to be paid every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to a bank account selected by Edward Forrer:
o Sales revenue on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are paid on Monday
o Sales revenue on Monday and Tuesday are paid on Wednesday
o Sales revenue on Wednesday and Thursday are paid on Friday.

ORDERING GOODS FROM EDWARD FORRER
1. When franchisees order the goods under certain quantities and conditions, they have to pay down payment equal to 60% of the total order. This down payment is to be paid before the goods are shipped to franchisees.
2. Minimum quantity for this order is 5 items per model and per color.
3. This term applies only to initial inventory.

INVENTORY AND DISPLAY
1. The quantity of the goods supplied for franchisee’s inventory and display depends on the category selected previously by Franchisee. The goods are available in two groups, bags and shoes.
2. Franchisee’s store display arrangement, shoe box size, and order quantity for their ongoing inventory will definitely affect the goods availability in their inventory/displays.
3. Supplies of shoes provided for franchisees are available in three categories:
o Category A : 300 - 2500 pairs
o Category B : 2000 - 3500 pairs
o Category C : 3000 - 4000 pairs
o Category D : minimum 4000 pairs

Franchise Opportunity – Questions To Ask The Franchisor

Franchise Opportunity – Questions To Ask The Franchisor - #33
by: Dennis Schooley

Finding The Right Franchise

Whether it’s hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors’ services, there are Franchise opportunities available to evaluate. There are great Franchise systems, good Franchise systems, and bad Franchise systems. The challenge is to ask the right questions to find the right system that will fit your goals and dreams. The key is to ask the questions – and listen closely to the responses. Only then can you determine if the Franchise opportunity is the right fit for you. So whether it’s food services like burgers or coffee, professional services like telecom or IT, or manual services like cleaning or oil changes, ask the questions and record the answers.

How Big Is The Market?

The Franchisor should have a good handle on the available market for the product or service that you will be offering as a Franchisee. Presumably the Franchisor has done extensive research on the current market size, as well as the potential market size for the future.

The Franchisor should be willing to share that information with you so you can assess the data to make sure that the opportunity is going to be of sufficient size to satisfy your own goals. You may have to sign a non-disclosure agreement first, but the information is important to you, so it must be assessed. The whole idea of Franchising is to ensure that the goals and dreams of the Franchisee, and those of the Franchisor, are unified. If the market availability will allow for strategies to be implemented by you, which are consistent with your goals, and those penetration goals are congruent with the Franchisor’s goals, then all is good.

If it’s a long-standing and stable market, then there should be plenty of statistics to back up that conclusion. If it’s a new and burgeoning market, there should be analysis that you can assess to give you a comfort level that you, together with Franchisor, can go get a significant share. If it’s a fad market, or limited life market, then the strategies should reflect that, as should the agreements.

The caution is that if the Franchisor is wishy-washy about the market, or is unwilling to discuss the issue in depth with you, that should be a significant warning sign.

To receive a free copy of an E-Book titled ‘Franchise Opportunity – Making The Right Decision’ by Dennis Schooley, email that request to corp@schooleymitchell.com.

About The Author

Dennis Schooley is the Founder of Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants, a Professional Services Franchise Company. He writes for publication, as well as for schooleymitchell.blogging.com and franchises.blogging.com, in the subject areas of Franchising, and Technology for the Layman. http://www.schooleymitchell.com, 888-311-6477, dschooley@schooleymitchell.com.

Mindlab

Franchise Name: Mindlab

Franchise Fee: 260,000,000

Royalti: 12%

Capital investment: 500,000,000

Office Address:

MindLab Indonesia
Arteri Pondok Indah
No 8G
Jakarta Selatan
12240
Indonesia

Phone: (021) 7258151

URL: www.mindlabindonesia.com


MindLab is the worlds leading provider of life skills education to children. MindLab programmes are offered in school hours or after school and use carefully selected games and puzzles from around the world to develop and sharpen children's thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills - all whilst having a wonderful time! Through the well structured curriculum, children learn how to apply these essential life-skills to everyday situations.

Kids can't get enough of it - MindLab is stimulating and great fun

Parents love it - MindLab provides children with the skills they need to succeed in life in an enjoyable and enriching way.

Schools love it – MindLab provides a highly engaging programme which improves children’s scholastic performance, as well as transferable thinking, social and emotional intelligence skills. MindLab provides all the resources needed to bring this enrichment programme to schools including: trained MindLab teachers, games, curriculum and exercise books for the pupils.

Demand for MindLab facilities is huge but you can chose how large to grow your MindLab business and reap the corresponding financial rewards.

A MindLab franchisee operates their business in a specific contiguous geographical territory of approximately 40 specified schools within an LEA. A franchisee offers MindLab classes for an hourly fee per student to a variety of pupils in a mix of services which could include after school clubs, school partnerships and holiday programmes.

The revenue a franchisee can earn from running MindLab classes depends entirely on the amount if time they want to invest in their MindLab business. As an example, if a franchise has an average number of 20 students per class and runs 15 hours of MindLab classes per week, in a 44 week year they could make over RP 1000,000,000 ( 1 Billion rupiah) of profit.

Franchisees can make additional income by offering more MindLab classes, running holiday programmes and summer camp programmes which have not been included in the above projections.

MindLab which was developed over 13 years ago, is well established internationally, over one million students in over 30 countries have benefited from MindLab programmes. MindLab Indonesia was launched in September 2007 and is growing at a rapid pace. We, and our new franchisees have had a highly enthusiastic response from pupils, parents and schools who are as excited about the MindLab programme as we are.

You'll love MindLab too! MindLab offers all the rewards of running your own business as well as the job satisfaction of making a real difference to the life of hundreds of school children, their families and the wider community - helping children to improve scholastically, build better personal relationships, relate to and cooperate with others and learn how to tackle life's problems and challenges.

MindLab COST

The cost of a MindLab franchise, which gives you exclusive rights to run MindLab programmes in a specified geographic territory, is RP 260,000,000.

A contract extension fee of RP 180,000,000 is due in five years.

MindLab will receive on ongoing royalty of 12% of student revenues, or the minimum performance targets, which ever is greater, as per the following schedule:

1st year - Rp 1,800,000 per month (commencing 3 months after signing for the next 9 months)

2nd year - RP 2,700,000 per month

3rd year - RP 3,600,000 per month

4th year and hereafter - RP 4,500,000 per month

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Seven Secrets to Buying a Franchise

Seven Secrets to Buying a Franchise
by: Joan Yankowitz

There are great benefits to owning a franchise. You often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition and can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

But be cautious before you sign on the dotted line.

1. Know How Much You Can Invest - A franchisor may tell you how much you can afford to invest or that you can't afford to pass up this opportunity. Before beginning to explore investment options, consider the amount you feel comfortable investing and the maximum amount you can afford.

2. Know What Type of Business is Right for You - A franchisor may attempt to convince you that an opportunity is perfect for you. Only you can make that determination. Consider the industry that interests you before selecting a specific franchise system. Ask yourself the following questions: Have I considered working in that industry before? Can I see myself engaged in that line of work for the next twenty years?

3. Realistically Evaluate Your Own Background and Skills - If the industry does not appeal to you or you are not suited to work in that industry, do not allow a franchisor to convince you otherwise. Spend your time focusing on those industries that offer a more realistic opportunity.

4. Take the Time to Comparison Shop — Talk to or visit several franchisors engaged in the type of industry that appeals to you. Get answers to the following questions:

• How long has the franchisor been in business?
• How many franchised outlets currently exist?
• Where are they located?
• How much is the initial franchise fee and any additional start-up costs?
• Are there any continuing royalty payments?
• How much?
• What management, technical, and ongoing assistance does the franchisor offer?
• What controls does the franchisor impose?

5. Get Substantiation for Any Earnings Representations — Some franchisors may tell you how much you can earn if you invest in their franchise system or how current franchisees in their system are performing. Be careful. The FTC requires that franchisors who make such claims provide you with written substantiation. Make sure you ask for and obtain written substantiation for any income projections, or income or profit claims. If the franchisor does not have the required substantiation, or refuses to provide it to you, consider its claims to be suspect.

6. Avoid High Pressure Sales Tactics — You may be told that the franchisor's offering is limited, that there is only one territory left, or that this is a one-time reduced franchise sales price. Do not feel pressured to make any commitment. Legitimate franchisors expect you to comparison shop and to investigate their offering. A good deal today should be available tomorrow.

7. Study the Franchisor's Offering — Do not sign any contract or make any payment until you have the opportunity to investigate the franchisor's offering thoroughly. The FTC's Franchise Rule requires the franchisor to provide you with a disclosure document containing important information about the franchise system. Study the disclosure document. Take time to speak with current and former franchisees about their experiences. Because investing in a franchise can entail a significant investment, you should have an attorney review the disclosure document and franchise contract and have an accountant review the company's financial disclosures.

About The Author

Joan Yankowitz specializes in helping business owners realize their potential. Learn how to take the risk out of buying a franchise at www.howtobuyfranchise.com.

joan@howtobuyfranchise.com

Tiki Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir

Franchise business type: Courier - Logistic & Mail

Franchisee Fee: Rp. 6.500.000,-

Franchise capital investment: Rp. 20.000.000,-

Head Office:
Sales Department - PT. TIKI JNE
Jl. Tomang Raya No.11
Jakarta 11440
Telp. (021) 566 5262, 563 3232
Fax. (021) 567 1413
Attn : Kuntarto, Jakarta Agent Sales Coordinator ( Hp. 0815 9227 223 )
Suryanto, Sales Manager ( Hp. 0818 930 477 )

URL: http://www.tikijne.co.id/

ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Cash counter agency application letter to JNE Head Office Jakarta.
  2. A photocopy of the company's Establishment Act (Akte Pendirian Perusahaan) legalized by the Ministry of Justice, along with the alteration (if any).
  3. A photocopy of the Agent's Sponsor's valid Identity Card (Kartu Tanda Penduduk / KTP).
  4. A photocopy of the company's domicile statement (Surat Keterangan Domisili Perusahaan).
  5. A photocopy of the company's business permit (Surat Ijin Usaha Perusahaan / SIUP).
  6. A photocopy of the statement of the company's tax payer number (Nomor Pengusaha Wajib Pajak / NPWP).
  7. A photocopy of the the agent's sponsor's certificate for good behavior (Surat Keterangan Kelakuan Baik / SKKB).
  8. Three (3) pieces of 4 x 6 cm photographs (full color) of the Agent's Sponsor / Managing Director.
  9. A sketch/map of the location of the Counter/Kiosk.
  10. A letter stating that the company is not under any joint-ventures with any other party having similar business with JNE.
  11. Agreed by signing the terms and conditions for the cash counter agency, which also serves as the start of this agency cooperation and is valid for the first three-month probationary period.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION AND RESOURCES

  1. The location is not less than 1 (one) kilometer and/or is not on the same floor in the office building or shopping center where the previous JNE counter/kiosk has already been established.
  2. Maximum only 2 (two) counters/kiosks in each office building or shopping center.
  3. The standard room measurement of a counter/kiosk is minimum 2 x 2 meters.
  4. The location of the counter/kiosk must pass the survey conducted by the JNE survey team.
  5. The counter/kiosk must be equipped with communication facility, at least 1 (one) telephone line.
  6. The counter/kiosk must be equipped with at least 1 (one) unit of scale with the qualification of scaling of minimum 30 (thirty) kilograms.
  7. The sales staff at the counter must at least possess a certificate issued by the JNE Sales and Operational Department, proving that he/she has passed JNE training.
  8. Agent Must be able to pick-up from the customer's/sender's address if requested.
  9. Settle the fees of the agency's permit and the signboard/billboard amounted to Rp 1.500.000,- (One Million and Five Hundred Thousand Rupiahs Only).
  10. Settle advertisement tax for the placement of billboard to it's local authority.

SALES TARGET AND COMMISSION

  1. Sales Target:
    1. Sales Target during the first 3-month probationary period is amounted to Rp 3.000.000,-.
    2. Sales Target for the 4th month onwards is amounted to Rp3.000.000,- per month.
    3. If the sales target during the first 3-month probationary period is not accomplished, the cooperation will be terminated.
    4. If the sales target after the probationary period is not accomplished, the cooperation will be reconsidered.
  2. Sales Commission:
    1. Rp 1.000.000,- to Rp 5.000.000 → amounted to 22% from sales
    2. Rp 5.000.000,- to Rp 10.000.000,- → amounted to 25% from sales
    3. Rp 10.000.000,- and above → amounted to 27% from sales

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Circle K

Quick Information

Franchise business type:
Mini Mart

Head office address:
Circle K Indonesia
Kuta Centre Blok A4 JL.
Kartika Plaza 8x
Denspasar Bali 80361 Indonesia


Phone:
(021) 555 9776, (021)555 55966

Contact person:
Nyoman Gunadi

URL:
http://www.circlek.com/

circlek franchise


Detail Information


Our Vision

To share the heritage of Circle K’s proven brand, image, convenience retailing expertise, superior business systems and international presence for the benefit of our franchisees.

Our Mission

To grow the Circle K brand by granting franchise agreements to individuals who are dedicated to winning long-term customers by providing high-quality products and services, fully utilizing the operating system and taking full advantage of our ongoing support.

Our Values

These values give us a foundation for working together successfully:
• Relationships of mutual trust
• High ethical and moral standards
• Recognition of efforts and achievements
• Service-focused organization
• Leadership that recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities
• Safe environment for employees and customers
• Superior, worldwide business systems

The Circle K Advantage

• Heritage of the Circle K brand
• Strong business management systems that foster market share and potential for growth
• Proven marketing, merchandising and promotional programs
• Large-scale purchasing power
• Strong franchisee support
• Customer focused

Initial Investment

The following estimates are for a free standing full service Circle K Building ranging from approximately 1,700 sq. ft. to 3,200 sq. ft. on a lot ranging from approximately 20,000 sq. ft. to 40,000 sq. ft. Amounts exclude cost to purchase or lease real estate.
If your location will sell fuel, additional funds will be required for underground fuel storage tanks, above ground fuel equipment and fuel inventory.

MONTHLY ROYALTY AND PROMOTIONAL FEE:
In addition to the costs and expenses summarized below, a Circle K Franchisee incurs a monthly royalty and promotional fee on adjusted merchandise sales. See the current Circle K offering circular for details.

Hong Kong

(Includes People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macau)

360 locations
Richard Yeung, Chief Executive Officer of Circle K Hong Kong
Circle K Convenience Stores (HK) Ltd.
12/F, LiFung Centre
2 On Ping Street
Siu Lek Yuen
New Territories
Hong Kong
852/2991-6000
http://www.cr-asia.com/

Indonesia

112 locations
Mr. Nyoman Gunadi, Operations Manager
Circle K Indonesia
Kuta Centre Blok A4 JL.
Kartika Plaza 8x
Denspasar Bali 80361 Indonesia

Japan

Over 3,000 locations
Motohiko Nakamura, President and Head of General Operations Headquarters
CircleKSunkus Co., Ltd.
2-5-24 Harumi Chuo - ku Tokyo
Japan 104-8538
81/3-6220-9000
http://www.circleksunkus.jp/

Mexico

65 locations
Carlos Kalach, CEO
Comercializadora Circulo CCK, S.A. DE C.V.
Ingenieros Militares No. 2, Pisa 5
Colonia Empleado Municipal
Naucalpan
Estado de Mexico C.P. 55380
52/5-725-5684
http://www.circulokmexico.com.mx/

Guam

13 locations
Bryan Suhr, Chief Executive Officer
South Pacific Petroleum Company (SPPC)
816 North Marine Drive
EVA Building, Suite 205
Tamuning, Guam 96913
671-649-5620
http://www.sppcorp.com/

Thursday, February 7, 2008

MI HOTPLET

Quick Information

Franchise business type:
Hotplate Noodle

Franchise capital investment: Rp 300 jt

Franchise fee:
Rp 150 jt Royalti fee: 3%

Head office address: PT. MIHO SUKSES ABADI, Jl. Kali kepiting 59-61, Surabaya 60115 Jawa Timur - Indonesia

Email: miho @ mihotplet-singapore.com

Contact person: Bapak Steven Kurniawan

Phone: +62 081 23294184

URL: http://www.mihotplet-singapore.com/

Detail Information

Pool your investment funds with PT. Miho Sukses Abadi’s management system, business plan and professional workers, which have been tested and proven successful.

Many of our partners have witnessed how PT. Miho Sukses Abadi moves and bring you together to reap the success in the fast food business.

If you have a space of at least 25m² in a mall, food court or any crowd centre in your city; Don’t hesitate. Contact us immediately.

- Guaranteed quality
- Matching standard ingredient
- Affordable price with no compromise in our standard of service
- Can be consumed by all ages
- A large network of branches
- Well known by public
- Varieties of tantalizing menus
- Promising prospect in the F&B business
- Unique flavour specially tailored to suit Indonesians` tastebuds

- A promising Investment with a relatively small capital
- Well-established product franchise
- Comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
encompassing service, quality, hygiene and training of
our human resources
- Management support
- Promotion
- Monitoring system
- Estimated break event point of 2 years.
- Total monthly sales revenue of approximately Rp.150 million



- Business Type: Fast Food.
- Product: Noodle, Kwetiau, Rice, etc.
- Target Market: Mall patrons.
- Market Population: Adults and Children.
- Location: Mall, foodcourt, matching location with marketing target

We believe that customer satisfaction is the key to success. Thus, both of the product and customer care will have to pass through critical business processes as follows:

- Planning:
A careful mapping of steps towards our goal.

- Movement:
Execution of plans.

- Evaluation:
Measures Taken to ensure smooth operation and our readiness to
face circumstances beyond control.

By partnering with PT. Miho Sukses Abadi as franchisees, your capital is in good hands and this can be proven by our successful franchises at Manado, Bali and Jakarta.

Support and guidance from our excellent team of talented people, we believe that profits will not deviate far but rather, closely resemble our main budget.

Franchise Investment Table:


Buildup Area


Type dinning room: Minimum 100m²
Food Court: approximately 25m²


Location
Preferably shopping mall / plaza

Required operational facilities
Kitchen equipments, cleaning and working tools and office supplies

Human Resource composition


1 store Manager
2 Stock-keepers, 2 chasiers, 3 orang cheefs
3 Front Service and 3 Back Service personnel


Franchise Fee
200 million Rupiahs (Java Island)
225 million Rupiahs (Outside Java Island)


Franchise Contract
5 years

Royalti Fee
3%

Minimum investment on top of the Franchise Fee
300 millions Rupiah for location within Java Island

Investment description
Purchase of Equipments, renovation, working capital, deposit, purchase of raw materials

Other Fee
none

Break Even Point
Approximately 2 years

Sales Revenue
Approximately 150 million Rupiahs / month

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

KLENGER BURGER

Quick Information

KLENGER BURGER


Franchise business type: Burger Counter

Franchise fee: Rp 25jt

Capital investment: Rp 85jt (include fee)

Head office address:
PT KLENGER BURGER INDONESIA
Jl. RC Veteran no. 21
Bintaro - Jakarta Selatan
Telp : +6221 7373 589
Fax : +6221 7372 985
I N D O N E S I A

Email : franchise@klengerburger.com

URL :
http://klengerburger.blogspot.com
http://www.friendster.com/klenger
http://www.klengerburger.com/