Franchise
Boston Beanery Franchise System
As a franchisee in the Boston Beanery system, you will have the benefit of our more than 20 years of operations in the restaurant industry. We believe that the integrity and consistency of our system is the core of our success, and those qualities start with the support you receive from all members of our team. Your opportunity for success is greatly increased because of our ongoing commitment to provide you, your people, and your restaurant with a comprehensive approach to development, training and operations support.
We provide support in the following areas:
- Site Selection
- Construction
- Restaurant Operations
- Purchasing
- Marketing
- Research & Development
- Training
- Finance
Steps to becoming a Boston Beanery® Franchisee
- Step 1: Submit a Franchise Application and Financial Statement
Applicants must have a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 of which a substantial portion must be liquid assets. Typically, 20 - 25% of the total project cost will be required as an equity investment in each project. If you are not in the financial position to solely pursue this business venture, partnerships are an acceptable business structure.
- Step 2: Application Review and Final Processing
After we receive your completed application, we prepare background, character and credit checks to verify all submitted information. If these reports are favorable, you will receive preliminary approval and we will begin the process of determining the feasibility of a long-term business relationship.
- Step 3: First Personal Meeting, Receive Uniform Franchise Offering Circular
(UFOC)
At this meeting, you will learn about our franchise program and the support we offer (such as site selection, training, marketing, etc.). We will discuss your responsibilities to the franchise system and your personal qualifications and business objectives. You will also be invited to contact any of our current franchisees, and be provided with our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. Take some time to thoroughly review our UFOC and discuss the The Boston Hospitality Group, Inc's concept with your partners. Call us with any additional questions you may have during this step.
- Step 4: Second Personal Meeting: Executive Approval Meeting/Discovery Day
A second meeting is scheduled at our corporate office in Morgantown, WV. The applicant will meet with members of the team and will to review specific Offering Circular, Development Agreement and Franchise Agreement. Restaurant development issues and territory rights will also be addressed. Shortly after the second meeting, the execution of the Franchise Agreement and payment of the $35,000 Initial Franchise Fee per store will take place. Before the actual signing of the Franchise Agreement, we would expect to see a full business plan outlining your intentions and financial commitment.
- Step 5: Identify a Site for Your First Boston Beanery Restaurant
Next, you will select a site for your first restaurant. We will assist you in locating an acceptable site within your territory.
- Step 6: Approval of Plans and Construction
Once capitalization of the restaurant is finalized, we will assist you in developing site and construction plans.
- Step 7: Training
You and your key restaurant personnel will then scheduled to attend our management-training program, which involves 8 weeks of on-the-job training. You will receive all operations and store opening manuals at that time, and will be assigned a Field Consultant to guide you all the way through opening day.
- Step 8: Complete construction and open for business
After you have successfully completed training, you will work through all remaining steps with your Field Consultant until opening day.
How to apply
Please complete the request form below or contact the Boston Hospitality Group, Inc. at (304)594.0095.
To receive a Franchisee Application, please complete this request form: