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PART OF THE RICKY’S GROUP
BECOME A RICKY’S
FRANCHISE PARTNER
- 90+ locations serving our famous
breakfasts, plus lunch and dinner. - Full training and support
- Integrated lounge area
- 3,300 – 4,000+ sq ft
- $900,000 – $1,150,000
total investment
gourmet Cafe
Dine in, take-out and Grab & Go
Our streamlined model with
limited hours & lower investmenta few notes either as you’re having a conversa-
tion or in between conversations.- An easy way to do this (and to remember the
names of those you spoke with) is to get a busi-
ness card from anyone with whom you had an
in-depth conversation, and make a few notes on it
about what you talked about and any next steps.
- Research is paramount.
- Generally, at this stage, it’s more about due dili-
gence and research than decision-making. Most
franchise tradeshow exhibitors aren’t there to
sign contracts; meeting with prospective franchi-
sees in this informal way is simply one step in
the detailed franchise investment process. - Though it’s exciting to be at the show and to
learn about great opportunities, it’s important to
keep in mind that a franchise that is a good fit is
one that you’re not only excited about, but also
meets your needs in terms of investment level,
skills profile, lifestyle and work balance, and a
host of other considerations.
- Learn from the pros.
- Many tradeshows offer free seminars and/or
other learning opportunities. Be sure to take
advantage of these complimentary sessions,
which are usually led by franchise experts, indus-
try veterans, franchise support services/supplier
professionals, successful franchisees, etc.
- Don’t forget to follow up.
- After the excitement of the show, the due
diligence continues. This could involve continu-
ing to research companies you’re interested in,
filling out applications for the one or ones that
have captured your interest the most, visiting
existing locations (if possible) to see their opera-
tions firsthand, and/or discussing the possibili-
ties with your family and co-investors.
IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN
MIND THAT A FRANCHISE THAT
IS A GOOD FIT IS ONE THAT
YOU’RE NOT ONLY EXCITED
ABOUT, BUT ALSO MEETS
YOUR NEEDS IN TERMS OF
INVESTMENT LEVEL, SKILLS
PROFILE, LIFESTYLE AND WORK
BALANCE, AND A HOST OF
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.