franchise process timeline
1
Franchisee/Qdoba
Introduction
Initial fact-finding & introduction to Qdoba
via phone, email and web
2 weeks
2
Franchisee
Application
Application & Pre-qualification
via e-fax or online
1 week
3
Franchisee
Disclosure
Franchise disclosure document review
via e-disclosure
2 weeks
4
Franchisee/Qdoba
Discovery
Discovery Day
in person meeting, Denver, CO
1 day
5
Franchisee/Qdoba
Validation
Mutual Due diligence/franchisee interviews/validation
by phone, email or in person meetings with our franchisees
1 week
1
Franchisee/Qdoba
Geography, size/ scale, timeline
Set and agree-upon franchise territory & development details
via phone, email
2 weeks
2
Franchisee
Final Legal Review & entity formation
Compile legal review of franchise & development docs
your method of choice with your legal counsel
2 weeks
3
Franchisee
Capitalization & Business Plan
Create business plan & pro-forma for review by Qdoba
2 weeks
1
Franchisee/Qdoba
On-Boarding
Attend franchise orientation
in person meeting, Denver, CO
2 days
2
Franchisee/Qdoba
Real Estate Planning
Real estate development plan in your market
includes a visit by your Qdoba real estate rep
Variable
3
Franchisee/Qdoba
Site Selection & Lease
Engage broker and work to create a real estate pipeline
in your market with Qdoba real estate rep support
Ongoing
4
Franchisee
Construction
Build your Qdoba restaurant
in your market
10-12 weeks
5
Franchisee/Qdoba
Training
Send management to Denver for restaurant training
in person, Denver, CO
5 weeks
6
Franchisee/Qdoba
Marketing Plan
Complete a marketing plan for opening your new store
in your market and/or in Denver, CO
Ongoing
7
Franchisee
Grand Opening
1 day
