1. How do I go about obtaining a Johnnie's Dog House franchise license?
2. What is the initial investment for a Johnnie's Dog House franchise?
3. Does Johnnie's Dog House require royalty payments?
4. How much money can I expect to make?
5. What type of training will I receive before I open a store?
6. Is there ongoing support provided?
7. What is the ideal size and cost of lease space to open a Johnnie's Dog House?
8. Can I use Johnnie's Dog House for a charity or fundraising event?
9. Who do I contact for media relations?
1. How do I go about obtaining a Johnnie's Dog House franchise license?
For a general introduction to owning your own Johnnie’s Dog House franchise, please review the Franchising Opportunities section of our web site. Then, take the next step and complete our Franchise Application Form. This will provide us with some brief information about yourself, the franchise locations you would be interested in, and your timeframe for owning a Johnnie's Dog House franchise.
2. What is the initial investment for a Johnnie's Dog House franchise?
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Johnnie’s Dog House restaurant franchise is $151,200 to $355,750. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Johnnie’s Dog House kiosk franchise is $82,600 to $148,750. These totals include an initial franchise fee of $25,000 that must be paid to the franchisor for the first Johnnie’s Dog House restaurant or kiosk.
3. Does Johnnie's Dog House require royalty payments?
Yes. The current royalty fee is 6%. This fee payment contributes to the overall support system, e.g., training, field support, new product development, and quality control, to mention just a few.
4. How much money can I expect to make?
Johnnie’s Dog House does not make earnings claims regarding any of our locations. The amount of money individual locations can expect to make will vary depending on a multitude of factors, including the locations and demographics, operating costs, sales, and the overall ability of the franchisee/licensee to operate and manage their franchise location(s).
5. What type of training will I receive before I open a store?
Our initial training program will consist of approximately 10 days of training over a 2 week period and could take place at our corporate headquarters and/or any existing Johnnie’s Dog House restaurant. The training includes:
- Vision and Values
- Operations Manual
- Franchisee's Responsibilities
- POS System
- Training for Product/Service Presentation
- Marketing & Promotion Planning
- Catering & Special Events Strategy
- Hiring Your Staff and Personnel Practices & Policy
- Job & Staff Training
- Receiving & Storing Products
- Health, Sanitation & Licensing Requirements
6. Is there ongoing support provided?
You will have ongoing access to our expertise and materials in the areas of:
- Business development and administration
- Site selection and store leasing
- Construction
- Purchasing
- Training
- Store operations
- Quality control
- Advertising and promotions
- Marketing
- Research and development
7. What is the ideal size and cost of lease space to open a Johnnie's Dog House?
Our fast-casual restaurant size can range from 1000 square feet to 1500 square feet. Our mobile kiosk solution can range from 100 square feet to 300 square feet. The cost to lease a property is based on the square footage of a store. The price per square foot will depend upon the location of the property, demographics and the condition of the property.
8. Can I use Johnnie's Dog House for a charity or fundraising event?
Our hope and long-term goal is to be a major partner with our local communities. Go to our CONTACT US section of our website, provide us some information on your request and we will be in touch with you shortly.
9. Who do I contact for media relations?
Go to our CONTACT US section of our website, provide us some information on your request and we will be in touch with you shortly.
