Cash/Equity required $180,000
Investment $300,000 - $500,000
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San Churro Forest Hill franchise opportunity
Owning a dessert and chocolate café franchise in Forest Hill, VIC presents a genuine opportunity to bring a beloved Australian brand experience to a well-established suburban community, anchored by the Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre — one of Melbourne's east's prominent retail destinations with strong foot traffic and a loyal local customer base. With us, you are stepping into a recognised brand that carries years of experience in the dessert café space, a proven business model, and an extensive support framework that covers everything from training and operations through to marketing and ongoing guidance. Our systems and processes are designed to give you the best possible foundation to operate with confidence, helping you to navigate the day-to-day realities of running a hospitality business while minimising uncertainty along the way. As a new territory opportunity, you would be positioned to establish a first-mover presence in this location, giving you the advantage of building brand loyalty and customer connection from the ground up, with the full weight of our experience and resources behind you. Send your enquiry to San Churro via Hattch today to receive more information!
Forest Hill 3131
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Frequently Asked Questions about a San Churro franchise
Who is San Churro?
San Churro was founded in 2006 by Giro Maurici and Kelly, inspired by the churros Maurici tasted in Spain. The company has grown significantly since its first store opened in...
San Churro was founded in 2006 by Giro Maurici and Kelly, inspired by the churros Maurici tasted in Spain. The company has grown significantly since its first store opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne. By 2012, San Churro had expanded to 30 stores with a $30 million turnover. As of 2016, the franchise had 51 stores and over 1,200 staff. Currently, San Churro operates over 50 stores across Australia, with an annual revenue of $653.7 million. The company is known for replicating the traditional Spanish chocolateria experience, offering hand-crafted churros with high-quality chocolate. Since 2010, San Churro has been committed to using Fairtrade certified coffee and tea.
What training and support does San Churro provide franchisees?
San Churro offers comprehensive training and support to its franchisees, including: 6-week Induction course for Franchise Partners covering churro making and business management...
San Churro offers comprehensive training and support to its franchisees, including:
- 6-week Induction course for Franchise Partners covering churro making and business management
- Support Office assistance in staff recruitment and initial training
- Ongoing support in training, operations, marketing, finance, and IT
- Regular store visits by Business Development Managers
- Franchise Development team aid in location selection and lease negotiations
- Access to Support Office teams including Finance, Product, Marketing, IT, Learning & Development, HR, and Operations
What is a typical day in the life of a San Churro franchisee?
A typical day for a San Churro franchisee might include: Opening the store and ensuring all equipment is operational Overseeing food preparation and quality control Managing staff...
A typical day for a San Churro franchisee might include:
- Opening the store and ensuring all equipment is operational
- Overseeing food preparation and quality control
- Managing staff rosters and training
- Engaging with customers and ensuring high levels of service
- Monitoring inventory and placing orders as needed
- Reviewing daily sales figures and financial performance
- Implementing local marketing initiatives
- Closing the store and preparing for the next day
Franchisees should be prepared for hands-on involvement in daily operations, particularly in the early stages of the business.
What qualifications do I need to become a San Churro franchisee?
Strong business acumen Passion for customer service Leadership and team management skills Financial capability to invest Previous business or management experience (preferred but...
- Strong business acumen
- Passion for customer service
- Leadership and team management skills
- Financial capability to invest
- Previous business or management experience (preferred but not always required)
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