Surf City Squeeze

Founded: 1988 Franchising since: 1994

9311 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Phone: (480)362-4800

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 30 employee(s); 30 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	151	9	5	3
2008	151	9	5	3
2007	154	9	6	4
2006	133	9	6	2
2005	110	7	5	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New york, Texas
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies based on franchisee's qualifications

Total investment: $85.1K-388.8K Franchise fee: $30K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience

Operations

• 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• At franchisee's location: 2 weeks

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#234 (2009); #177 (2008); #162 (2007); #308 (2006);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#78 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#181 (2009); #154 (2008); #125 (2007);