Fast casual franchise restaurants make life easier for restaurateurs. If you’re already running a restaurant, chances are you’ve worked hard to start your business and to keep it running smoothly. Many restaurant owners love the idea of converting their independent businesses into franchise locations because of the streamlined operations and ongoing support franchises enjoy. If you’re running a small restaurant, why not convert to a fast casual franchise with Jon Smith Subs? If you’re thinking of making the switch, here are a few important steps in the process for your consideration.

1. Evaluate Your Current Systems

How well is your restaurant currently running? Is it easy for you to manage bookkeeping considerations such as schedules, salaries, and inventory? When you franchise with Jon Smith Subs, you’ll implement the policies and procedures that we’ve spent years fine-tuning.  If your current systems are inefficient or could stand to be improved, you may stand to benefit from converting your restaurant to a Jon Smith Subs franchise.

2. Make a List of Goals

What is it that you hope to gain by converting your restaurant to a fast casual franchise? Make a list of things you’d like to see when you make the switch. Some popular goals among new franchisees include having more free time, being able to delegate responsibility, and having a support system to rely on.

3. Get in Touch

Contact us and let us know that you’re interested in converting to a fast casual franchise restaurant. Refer to your list of goals and let us know what it is you’d like to get out of franchising with us. Likewise, we’ll tell you more about Jon Smith Subs and what qualities we look for in our franchisees. We’ll take this opportunity to get to know each other and to mutually decide if we would be a good match.

4. Review FDD and Sign Agreement

While we run a background check to learn more about your financial qualifications, you’ll have the chance to review our franchise disclosure document to learn all of the ins and outs of our business. If everything is agreeable to both parties, you’ll sign a franchise agreement and officially become a franchisee!

Once you’ve signed the agreement, your journey is just beginning. You’ll take part in our comprehensive training program, and enjoy the ongoing support of our experts as you work to convert your existing restaurant into a Jon Smith Subs fast casual franchise.

Why wait to get started? Contact us today to learn more about converting your restaurant!