Jocks and Jills Sports Grill is a sports bar and restaurant chain and franchise founded in 1987 in Atlanta. It emphasizes the sports atmosphere and offers a variety of classic American dishes. A typical Jocks and Jills will have several TV screens for people to watch sporting events while they eat and socialize. The company started offering franchise opportunities in 2005. Opening a Jocks and Jills franchise, like any other business franchise, requires a significant investment of money, time and energy.
Instructions
1. Educate yourself. Familiarize yourself with what it takes to run a franchise. Visit as many Jocks and Jills restaurants as you can and talk to other franchise owners to ascertain that this is a franchise opportunity for you.
2. Get your financials on one page. You will need to know the current state of your assets and liabilities as you will need to provide net-worth information to Jocks and Jills when you begin the franchise-application process.
3. Request information. The first step in the franchise application process with Jocks and Jills is to fill out an information-request form on the franchise page of the company's website (see References). Based on the information you put on the form you will be contacted for further discussion by a company representative. At this point you will get an idea of what it costs to open a Jocks and Jills franchise.
4. Arrange financing. If you are not self financing and will be getting a loan from a bank, you must present a good business plan along with your loan application to improve your chances of getting approved.
5. Once you are approved for a franchise by Jocks and Jills, it is time to open for business. The first few months will be spent on business development and training and getting used to the Jocks and Jills concept. The company provides ample training and support for new franchises. Jocks and Jills also assists in finding a location for your restaurant and negotiating a good deal on the place if necessary.
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