The Cheese Steak Shop, in business since 1982, began franchising in 2002. For 25+ years, The Cheese Steak Shop has held true to the "Original Philadelphia Style Sandwich" that has pleased Philadelphians for generations and now Californians for the last two decades.
So whether you want your Cheese Steak "with or without" white American Cheese or Provolone, hot cherry peppers or sweet bell peppers, or chicken or veggie, The Cheese Steak Shop is here to serve it to you right. All sandwiches are served on a delicious Amoroso roll-still baked and brought in from Philadelphia.
Franchising Tips and Facts
When considering whether or not to invest your money in a The Cheese Steak Shop franchise, be sure to ask if you will be required to purchase products and supplies from the parent company. If so, compare your cost to the local retail prices of the same goods. There have been instances in the franchise industry where the price from the franchise company for goods was higher than the price of the same goods in local retail stores. Selling anything under these conditions would make it quite difficult to keep your prices comparable with your competitors.
If you are interested in buying a The Cheese Steak Shop Franchise, then you will most likely be requested to complete a formal franchise application, which will involve typically a credit check and sometimes a background check. If you meet the franchisors guidelines, then to move forward then by law the franchisor is required to send or provide to you a disclosure document, known as a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). Read the UFOC carefully and have your lawyer go over it as well, since it will include a vast amount of information on the franchise such as: history of franchise and its key principals, financial statements, litigation, franchise openings/closings/terminations, franchisee contacts, franchise agreement, requirements, and more.
If you are concerned about the risk involved in a opening a new, independent business venture, then a The Cheese Steak Shop franchise opportunity may be the best business option for you. But remember that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice are essential to the success of any business venture, including franchising.
Franchising opportunities provide brand recognition, management and administrative systems, and a proven business model to small business owners. In theory, this should result in The Cheese Steak Shop franchises having higher success rates than non-franchise business opportunities. But in practice, franchises can and do fail.
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