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| If you are interested in learning more about the East Of Chicago franchise opportunity,
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Step 1:
To start the process with East Of Chicago, you will need to complete and submit the online Request Franchise Information Form.
Upon receipt by East Of Chicago, we will send you information on the next steps, a brochure
, FAQ and East Of Chicago Fact sheet.
Each will provide additional information about our franchise opportunity.
In addition, a franchise development representative will get in touch with you to answer any questions
about franchise opportunities with East Of Chicago that you may have at this point in the process
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Step 2 – Initial Evaluation Process:
Now is the time to submit the "Request for Consideration" form.
You will get to know more about us, we will get to know more about you,
and we will work together toward the franchise opportunity that will be best for both of us.
The Franchise Development Representative will answer any of your questions at this time
and will confirm your preliminary potential as a franchisee candidate.
Upon preliminary approval as a franchise candidate you will receive
a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Step 3 – Webinar Presentation and FDD Review:
The Franchise Development Representative will send you an invitation
to either meet personally or via the Web to review the details of the
Franchise Disclosure Document. Upon completion of the review and the
Franchise Development Representative will then provide a short 1 hour
presentation of the East Of Chicago franchise opportunity.
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Step 4 – Discovery Day:
Upon completion of the previous steps East Of Chicago will send you an invitation to
attend an upcoming “Discovery Day” at our Corporate Headquarters in Lima,
Ohio. Here you will see what the East of Chicago franchise opportunity and
culture is all about. You'll have the chance to meet our corporate staff,
ask any questions you may have, visit some of our locations and learn more
about the available territories and franchise opportunities in your specific area.
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Step 5 - Approval Process:
By law, we cannot execute contracts with you until after a minimum of 14 calendar days
from the date of receipt of the Franchise Disclosure Document, This is to provide you
plenty of time to review the documents and make a final decision to proceed.
Once you have made a decision that East Of Chicago is the right franchise opportunity for you,
you will send your completed “Franchise Agreement.”, franchise fee and territory selection
for approval. Upon receipt, we will schedule a formal interview with the Operations Team.
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Step 6 – Franchisee Training:
Upon approval of the Franchise agreement the Operations Team will begin the education
portion of the process. Each Individual franchisee and area franchisee will receive
complete training for the operation and management of their restaurant.
The East Of Chicago Operations Team will conduct a 3 week training program that will
cover all aspects of East of Chicago ownership and operation. This training
is designed to help franchisees develop and manage an East of Chicago pizza
restaurant throughout their market area.
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Step 7 – Locate and Approve Site:
While training the East Of Chicago Real Estate Team will assist you to find the right location
and negotiate the best possible deal on your site. This is a very important advantage
that can hold costs down and provide the best possible chance of success in any site-driven business.
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Step 8 – Construction:
Upon site approval and lease signing the East Of Chicago Design and Construction Department
will assist you in the design and layout of your East Of Chicago restaurant. They will also
guide you in the selection of the right contractors to do your build out, as well
as making sure you get the exact mix of furniture and equipment you need to
maximize the efficiency of your restaurant.
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Step 9 – Staff Training:
Once the East Of Chicago restaurant build out is completed the Operations Team will provide
the necessary training and support to your staff for the Grand Opening and beyond.
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Step 10 – Grand Opening:
The Operations Team will be there to assist you and your staff for several
days to ensure that everything is operational, functional and successful!
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