Get Started > Franchise Process Franchise Process Phase 1: Research, Introduction, Application, Disclosure 1. Research Web Inquiry Via Internet 5 minutes 2. Introduction Initial fact-finding & introductions to Fresh to Order Via phone, email, and Internet 2 weeks 3. Application Applications & Pre-qualification Via email/fax and phone 1 week 4. Disclosure Franchise document disclosure & review Document Sent to you and reviewed via phone 2 weeks Phase 2: Discovery, Validation 1. Discovery Discovery day Meeting in Atlanta, GA 1 day 2. Validation Due Diligence 2 weeks Phase 3: Reports, Deal Terms, Legal Review, Proposal 1. 3rd Party Reports Completed by Fresh to Order, credit & background checks on candidate principals Via third party agencies 2 days 2. Deal Terms Set franchise territory & development schedule By phone, email 1 week 3. Legal Review Complete legal review of franchise & development docs Your method of choice with your legal counsel 2 weeks Phase 4: Closing Deal, Post Closing 1. Closing Create corporate entity Your method of choice with your advisors 2 weeks 2. Closing Development agreement execution Mail/Overnight 1 week 3. Post-Closing Franchise development debt post-closing checklist & docs Federal Express & email/fax 1 week Phase 5: On-Boarding, Real Estate Planning, Site Selection & Lease 1. On-Boarding Attend franchise orientation In Atlanta, GA 2 days 2. Real Estate Planning Real estate development plan By phone/email with F2O’s third party real estate group 2 weeks 3. Site Selection & Lease Engage broker and work to create a real estate pipeline In your market with F2O support Ongoing Phase 6: Constructions, Training, Marketing, Grand Opening 1. Construction Build your Fresh2Order restaurant In your market 90-160 Days 2. Training Send management to Atlanta for restaurant training In Atlanta, GA. 5 weeks minimum 3. Marketing Plan Complete a marketing plan for opening your new store In your market but marketing training can also be in Atlanta 2 weeks 4. Grand Opening The Big Day! In your market Opening day Total Process Time (9) to (12) months