Jerk King Franchise

Franchisor Assistance

Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC provides extensive support to its franchisees, starting before the restaurant opens and continuing throughout the agreement term. Before opening, Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC assists with territory designation, site selection, and lease or purchase agreement approval. The franchisor reviews and approves final construction plans and specifications, and provides a confidential operating manual called the Brand Standards, along with written specifications for required products and services. Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC sells its proprietary spices, marinates, and packaging to franchisees, and approves any advertising or promotional materials. They also provide requirements for personnel selection, training, and duties, and may influence pricing. For a franchisee's first restaurant, on-site pre-opening and opening assistance is provided, with expenses reimbursed by the franchisee. After opening, Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC offers ongoing field support, supervision, and consultation through various communication methods. They continue to approve advertising, furnish product specifications, and sell proprietary products. Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC may establish a System Advertising Fund for national and regional advertising, to which franchisees would contribute 3% of gross revenues, and also conducts a pre-opening publicity campaign for which franchisees reimburse costs. The franchisor mandates the use of specific computer hardware, software, and a Clover POS system, and has independent access to sales data. Initial training for up to three people (including the franchisee and Business Manager) is provided at no additional cost (excluding travel/living expenses) at a corporate-owned restaurant in Bloomington, Minnesota or Toronto, Canada, covering various aspects of restaurant operation. Additional or ongoing training programs and annual conferences may be required, with franchisees covering their own expenses and potentially a fee for additional trainees.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC seeks individuals or entities to operate their take-out and delivery Jerk King restaurants specializing in Caribbean-style food. If an individual, the franchisor recommends personally serving as the Business Manager, who will have day-to-day management responsibility and exercise on-premises supervision. If an entity, a Business Manager must be designated who actively participates in the direct operation of the business, has at least a 10% equity interest in the franchisee entity, and must successfully complete the Initial Training Program. For Area Development Agreements, an Area Business Manager is required to oversee all Jerk King Restaurants, must be certified to manage multi-unit operations, possess at least a 10% interest in the business entity, and must not hold other positions in the organization. The franchisor approves all Business Managers and Area Managers. Ideal candidates are expected to demonstrate strong skills, qualifications, financial condition, background, reputation, economic resources, education, managerial and business experience, and moral character. They must also agree not to be involved in competing businesses. Franchisees must also staff their restaurants with at least one Restaurant Manager on duty during all operating hours. The franchisor relies on the singular personal skills and qualifications of the franchisee or their owners and managers.