We all have a dream. The question is how do you live out your dream? The first step is to visualize your dream and construct a plan. Decide what you expect from owning a business. Are you looking for financial freedom? Is a career change what's important to you? What do you expect from your Franchisor? Understand your strengths and weaknesses and determine if franchising is right for you. Do you have the desire, motivation and financial capacity to own and operate a retail/food business? Do you have the knowledge and expertise that would prove helpful, such as a business background or management experience? Are you prepared to work hard and face challenges head on? Do you like working with and meeting people? Do you have a location in mind?
Be Prepared
Learn everything you can about Nestle Toll House Café, from our rich history and wonderful products offered in the cafés. Explore this and other Nestle websites thoroughly. Visit our cafés and try out the treats. Can this business satisfy your needs? Does it seem like a good fit? Are your goals and dreams realistic and in line with ours?
Complete the Franchise Application - [Apply On line]
Send us your application by filling out a convenient web form, or download the application and fax it to our office. There is no obligation to buy when you fill out the application form, however it does tell us that you have an above average interest in our franchise. When we receive your application along with your resume, your application will be processed in our pre-qualifying committee. A member of our Franchise Development Team will be in contact with you after your application is received.
Receive and Review FDD
We will review your Franchise application and if you complete the first level of qualification, you will be invited to receive our Franchise Disclosure Document ( FDD), or the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) . This document contains specific information about the Nestle Toll House Café, the Franchise Agreement, Financial Statements, and a listing of existing Franchisees that you can contact., and other information pertinent to owning a Nestle Toll House Café Franchise. Review the FDD with your attorney or accountant and determine if our opportunity is compatible with your goals, dreams and financial capability.
Get Answers to Your Questions
Call your Nestle Toll House Café Franchise Development Specialist with any questions you or your advisors may have. If you are ready to continue in the process, you may wish to form a Legal Entity for your new business.
Prepare the Franchise Agreement
Next, we will prepare the Franchise Agreement and send it to you. The form has been prepared in compliance with all local and federal regulations governing franchise contracts, which require a standardized agreement for each franchisee. After the required waiting period, you can submit your signed Franchise Agreement and Franchise Fee to us for final approval by our Executive Committee. If, for any reason, your Franchise Agreement is not approved, your Franchise Fee will be returned to you immediately.
Secure a Café Location
As a new Nestle Toll House Café Franchisee, you will be provided a number of tools to assist with your evaluation and selection of your café location. We will provide a site selection form and other documents which will allow you to closely review various location options. A member of our Real Estate Team will be available to assist with this process and help you find the location that is "just right" for you. You know what they say.......Location, Location, Location!
Begin Store Design and Construction
The Design and Construction Department will assist you in assembling your café build team, and then the construction process can begin. Our Franchise Development Manager stays in contact with you throughout the design and construction phase. Our Café Opening Task List (COTL) provides a step by step guideline for this important process and will help keep you on track.
Comprehensive Training
Within two months of your opening, you will attend the Nestle Toll House Café Training course, offered at our corporate headquarters in Richardson, Texas. This is a comprehensive ten day program where you will learn in a classroom setting as well as "hands on" training at a number of local cafés. Your visit will give you the full flavor of the Nestle Toll House Café. BEWARE...eating lots of sweet Nestle treats is an operational hazard!
Grand Opening
Congratulations! Your Café is having its Grand Opening! The Franchise Support team is there to support you during your opening. Marketing tools are utilized to spread the word to the surrounding community to get their mouths watering!
Are You Ready to Begin? Call us at 866-529-8580 Today!!!
