J.Christopher's Franchise
Restaurant
Established in 1996, J. Christopher's is a cheerful, relaxing neighborhood casual dining restaurant serving an interesting combination of traditional breakfast and lunch favorites mixed with several creative menu items flavored with a "unique" J. Christopher's touch. From a bright, contemporary atmosphere to the friendly staff, J. Christopher's offers guests the perfect spot for a pleasant start to their day and a great place to enjoy lunch.
J. Christopher's, has 20 restaurants located in Atlanta, Savannah, Ga., Tampa, Fla. and Nashville, Tenn. The day-time only concept will begin franchising this summer, targeting growth in cities throughout the Southeast. The restaurant collection has opened four units in 2007 and seven in 2008, and plans to open five more new restaurants in 2008 and 10 in 2009.
J. Christopher's is owned by Chris Brogdon, founder, Jeff McCann, founder, Dick Holbrook, partner and Sam Haddock, partner. J. Christopher's management team is one of the most experienced in the industry and includes resident, Dick Holbrook, formerly president at AFC Enterprises, and Chief Operating Officer, am Haddock, formerly a restaurant executive at Rally's Hamburgers, Popeye's Fried Chicken and the RTM Restaurant Group and is currently a franchisee of Moe's Southwest Grill and Donato's Pizza.
The management team has recently enhanced the menu by adding some unique lunch products, including J. Christopher's Bistro Salad, Signature Burgers and J's Classic Club Sandwich, and the J. Martinez gourmet coffee program.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a J.Christopher's Franchises?
Total Cost: $450,000 USD -$550,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: Not Available
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: 1%
Contact Information for J.Christopher's
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J.Christopher's |
Phone Number: 770-331-9221 |
J.Christopher's In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did J.Christopher's begin operations? 1996
When did J.Christopher's begin selling franchises? 1996
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2008 20 0 0 0 2007 13 0 0 0 2006 9 0 0 0
Training & Support
Training
Franchise business owners enroll in a comprehensive 12-week program to train on all aspects of operations, learning from a seasoned leadership team with 125 combined years in foodservice and franchising.
Support
J. Christopher's team will support restaurant openings, and once open, dedicated franchise consultants will help restaurant franchise business owners excel in day-to-day operations to maximize business results.
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes