FRANCHIS PARTNERSHIP FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ

FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ with 2 locations in Canada and now a potential first corporate location in California, in the US, and a potential first corporation location in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2018 we are a modern version of a French café, redesigned to cater to the most discerning of taste buds. Every day and with rigorous precision, our patisserie experienced chefs prepare a perfect dessert on a daily basis.

All of our creations are truly unique, and we regularly update our range with seasonal influences to take advantage of what nature does best and use the freshest ingredients available. Whether takeaway or eat-in, FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ quickly became the go-to place for the best patisserie, chocolaterie, and viennoiserie in town!

As part of our dynamic team, our franchisees have complete operational support; including comprehensive training, marketing & advertising, and centralized purchasing. We allow franchise owners to focus on their day-to-day business knowing that there is a team of experts working to support their success.

FAQs

How much does it cost to acquire a FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ franchise?

Your initial investment to acquire a license to operate a FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ is FREE. For this initial investment, you will receive the initial training, support, development assistance, and operating manuals necessary to start up the restaurant. Your total investment will vary from project to project, but an estimated range is from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The following are key factors that will determine the amount:

• a conversion of an existing restaurant versus building from the ground up
• the cost of development and construction in your particular market
• the local and general economy
• the efficiency of your project manager
• Our Development Department can prepare an estimate based on your specific circumstances.

What is the ongoing royalty fee?

The royalty fee is 5% of gross sales. This fee provides you with the use of the FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ brand name and operating system as well as ongoing support, training, research, and development.

What is the marketing fee?

The marketing assessment is 3% of gross sales. This is used to promote and build brand recognition of FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ name.

What is the average return on investment?

Your return will be dependent on a number of factors: your skill and abilities, your competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, labor and supply costs, lease terms, and the marketplace in general.

What support will be provided?

Our franchise organization is designed to provide you with the tools and support you need to make your restaurant the first choice for people who love French food. The support begins before you open your restaurant with a development team who will assist in creating a FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ environment, followed by a training team to train your management and staff on how to provide your guests with FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ experience. Once your restaurant is open, follow-up support will be provided to ensure that FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ systems and specifications are in place. Ongoing support will be provided with respect to accounting, marketing, menu development, and human resources.

Is previous restaurant experience required?

No. However, any experience you have gained in any area of food service always helps. More than anything else, your sound business sense and your compatibility with FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ high standards are what will make you an ideal candidate. If you don’t have full-service restaurant experience, we insist that you have a day-to-day operator with experience; ideally, FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ experience.

Will FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ provide training and what is the cost?

Training for you and your staff is thorough. We will train your management team and key staff at one of the corporate locations. We will send a hands-on support opening team to assist in training your staff. Besides travel, accommodation, and meals, additional costs for the opening team are minimal. You can open your restaurant with the confidence and knowledge that you have received adequate training to do things FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ way, with a support system and people to help you.

What standard does FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ set?

You will find that FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ has taken care of every aspect of the FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ experience for you, including interior design, layout, menu, recipes, health and safety standards, food suppliers, product specifications, and advertising. Your adherence to these standards is what will make your FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ franchise a success. The consistency and quality of these standards not only create and reinforce the brand but also ensure that FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ guests have a FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ experience, at any FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ location, each and every time.

Will FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ stipulate the site for a new restaurant?

The FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ will provide you with assistance in finding the best site possible. The detailed site criteria that we have compiled will help contribute to the success of your FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ restaurant. Although FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ must give final approval, you are responsible for site selection.

How long does it take to be approved and build a FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ location?

The application process from the date of your initial inquiry to the executive approval is from two to six weeks. Once your application has received executive approval, the time frame to opening day will depend on whether it is a conversion of an existing restaurant or a new construction. This can take from 3 to 8 months and will depend largely on the time required for building and permit applications in your jurisdiction.

What are the next steps?

If you wish to further explore a FORÊT NOIRE CAFÉ opportunity, please contact the Business Development department at admin@foretnoirepatisserie.com. If you are selected, there will be a brief interview and you will be required to fill out a Confidential Qualification Report and forward it to our Business Development department. Once your qualification is determined, the franchise application process starts. You will then be contacted for a second interview and the exchange of information will begin so that you can make a fully formed business decision. The information here is general so you will receive a disclosure package to make a proper business decision.