Risk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$106,550 - $226,700
Franchise Fee
$22,500
Total US Locations
24
Business Summary
Roly Poly operates units that offer rolled sandwiches and other food and beverage products, available for eat-in, take-out, and delivery. Roly Poly's business targets customers looking for high-quality, reasonably-priced fast-food sandwiches in busy areas like retail districts, restaurants, entertainment venues, or near densely populated work and residential zones, such as office buildings, apartment complexes, or university campuses.
Corporate History
Roly Poly was formed on December 3, 1996, as a Georgia limited liability company. It acquired its initial assets from a predecessor company, Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches, L.L.C., which had operated a unit in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 1996 until mid-1998, when it was sold to a franchisee and subsequently liquidated. Roly Poly began offering franchises to operate units in January 1997.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$106,550 - $226,700
Franchise Fee (Low)
$22,500
Franchise Fee (High)
$22,500
Royalty %
5%
Marketing %
1%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$62,500
Equipment Costs (High)
$147,500
Working Capital
$12,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Roly Poly's financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements, raises questions about its ability to provide services and support to franchisees. This is highlighted as a special risk for potential franchisees to consider.
Financing Details
Roly Poly does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. The franchisor also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other financial obligations for franchisees.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
24
Franchised Units
24
Corporate Units
0
Avg Square Footage
1,100
Franchising Since
1997
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Roly Poly has no litigation cases that are required to be disclosed in this FDD, indicating a clean legal record for the franchisor.
Bankruptcy History
Roly Poly has no foreign or domestic bankruptcy information that is required to be disclosed in this FDD, indicating a clean bankruptcy record for the franchisor and its key personnel.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their Roly Poly franchise, franchisees must not be in default under their Franchise Agreement and must have complied with all its terms. They must pay a renewal fee equal to 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee and agree to remodel and refurbish their unit to meet Roly Poly's current standards and design specifications. Franchisees must also provide written notice of their desire to renew between 180 and 365 days before the initial term expires and sign Roly Poly's then-current form of franchise agreement, which may have different terms, including an updated fee structure.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Before a Roly Poly unit opens, the franchisor provides guidelines for site selection, information on unit layouts, standards for equipment, signs, and improvements, and details on potential product and service sources. Roly Poly also provides pre-training for the franchisee and their designated manager, along with 12 days of grand opening training at the franchisee's unit for the franchisee, manager, and selected employees. Franchisees receive a Confidential Operating Manual and initial accounting forms. Once the franchise is operational, Roly Poly provides ongoing assistance including updates to the Roly Poly Menu, advice on local advertising and marketing campaigns (potentially via its website), and may conduct annual training sessions or meetings (attendance may be mandatory for up to two business days per year). Roly Poly offers a 24-hour phone number for advice, general guidance on operating problems and new methods, suggested retail prices for menu items (though franchisees are not required to adhere to them), opportunities to participate in group purchasing programs, and periodic inspections of the unit.
Initial Training Hours
297
Training Location
A designated Roly Poly location for pre-training, and the franchisee's own unit for grand opening training.
Ongoing Support
After opening, Roly Poly franchisees receive ongoing support including updates and modifications to the Roly Poly Menu, advice on local advertising and marketing via the franchisor's website, and potentially annual mandatory training sessions or meetings (up to two business days each year). Roly Poly provides a 24-hour phone number for advice and guidance, general advice on operating problems, new techniques, or improved operating methods. Franchisees also receive suggested retail prices for Menu Items and the opportunity to participate in any volume discount group purchasing programs. Roly Poly conducts periodic inspections of units to ensure system uniformity. For mandatory ongoing training or meetings, Roly Poly covers the costs of materials and instruction, while franchisees are responsible for their travel, room, board, and employee wages. Additional training requested by the franchisee or deemed necessary by Roly Poly due to operational problems will incur a fee of $215 per instructor-day plus travel costs.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Roly Poly targets owner-operators who ideally have prior experience in the fast-food or restaurant industry, though this experience is not a strict requirement and is merely considered beneficial. Roly Poly requires that either the franchisee themselves or an approved manager must directly supervise the unit's operations. If the franchisee is a business entity, an individual shareholder, partner, or member approved by Roly Poly must devote their full time to operating the unit.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
retail
Owner Participation
full-time
Territory Type
limited
Staff Count
2
Territory Size Requirements
Roly Poly agrees with franchisees on a 'Delivery Area,' which is defined by current guidelines designed for a single unit to serve with timely delivery of fresh products. This area is determined based on local population density and traffic patterns, such as a zip code area or a one-mile radius. While Roly Poly will not grant an overlapping delivery area to another franchisee or company-owned unit, the overall territory is not exclusive, and Roly Poly retains the right to exploit commercial opportunities in 'Parks' (enclosed shopping malls, airports, stadiums, etc.) within the delivery area.
Staffing Notes
Roly Poly estimates that franchisees will need approximately two full-time equivalent employees, though this number can be lower if the franchisee works in the unit themselves, or higher if the unit requires more staff or overtime wages. Franchisees or a designated manager must directly supervise the unit's operations. Units must be open from at least 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week (excluding official state or federal holidays). Roly Poly does not provide personnel or security-related policies or procedures, leaving these decisions to the franchisee. Designated managers are required to enter into non-disclosure and non-competition agreements with the franchisee.