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Gay Rights Advocates Protest Chick-fil-A Food Truck
The Berenstain family does not at this time have control over whether this program proceeds or not, the statement said. We hope those concerned about this issue will direct their comments toward HarperCollins and Chick-fil-A.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/30/13037988-berenstain-bears-try-to-keep-distance-from-chick-fil-a?lite
hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)some of the local franchised stores. It is just shitty that the bigotry of the founding family has been made corporate policy--thereby tarnishing all the way down the line--even the local shops that are privately owned/run and who likely include many who are as angry as we are.
unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)I live in Atlanta and have known two individuals who are in management, one is an owner. The other was recently promoted from local management to coportate. Like the company owner they have the same belieft system. I have met many of Christian Right since my move to Atlanta, they seem like nice people until you mention anything against their beliefs.
hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)Colorado Springs, yes, no doubt.
unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)Who owns them and manages them, no matter where located.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)a partner, not an owner, holds no share of the business. The person who told you they 'own' such a store was gilding the lily to the extreme.
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity
unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)It was his wife that introduced us. She told me about their policies and practices regarding religion, because of that conversation I have never eaten at Chick-fil-A. They were polite, but bigoted and fundy in their views.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)they are not. Average operator makes good money, about 190K. Of course, a franchise owner of a real franchise can make as much as they can generate, millions even, many do.
The Chick Fil A model is unique and designed to find management that is of their mindset without breaking laws in some areas. Gussied up managers, who paid a small fee after they pass the corporate testing. They weed out those they hate, take a few grand from their fellow haters, and that's how they hire store runners without the danger of employing 'one of them'.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)Chick Fil A Company owns 100% of their locations, unlike all other franchise food chains the 'operators' at Chick Fil A do not hold an equity share of any kind in the business. A Chick Fil A 'operator' (that is their own term) pays a fee of 5,000 and is placed at a location chosen and developed by Corporate. Other franchises cost around 2 million to start up, as those franchisees are actual owners, making an investment. The Chick Fil A website is very clear, no equity stake and if you are looking for an investment, this is not an investment.
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity
unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)Last edited Tue Jul 31, 2012, 09:15 AM - Edit history (1)
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/approved-open-chickfila-11450.html
edited to add link:
http://www.franchisedirect.com/foodfranchises/chick-fil-a-franchise-07431/ufoc/
Initial Investment:
Name of Fee Low High
Initial Fee $5,000 $5,000
Opening inventory $23,000 $52,100
First month's rental of equipment $750 $750
First month's lease/sublease of premises $2,000 $33,500
First month's insurance expense $140 $3,600
Additional funds $249,835 $719,700
Total Estimated Initial Investment $280,725 $814,650
Ongoing fees
Name of Fee Amount
Operating service charges 15% of gross sales & 50% of net profit per month
Advertising None
Accounting $60 per month
Rent $2,000 - $33,500
Insurance $140 - $3,600
Monthly equipment rental $750
Hardware and software support; high speed Internet access $500 - $4,000
Credit card fees and related processing fees Varies
Highway signage Varies
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)Chick Fil A has had folks here this week spouting off about the 'owner operators' when there are none.