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Since 1982, The Great Steak & Potato Company has been serving the finest Cheesesteak sandwiches in hundreds of locations throughout the U.S., Canada and abroad. Our recipe - freshness. We use the finest ingredients, prepared to order, to ensure the freshest, most delicious eating experience.
The Great Steak & Potato Company's concept is a simple one. A "meat and potatoes" fast food operation that provides a unique visual, sensory and eating experience, with an emphasis on low cost and high value for the customer and a low operating cost and high return for the store.
Signature items, the one's The Great Steak & Potato Company are famous for, include:
Easy to operate and all of the support you need from an experienced operator.
At The Great Steak & Potato Company, we share a belief that every individual has the right to attain - and enjoy - his or her personal potential. We believe that the sky is the limit - and that there should be no barrier to reaching this limit.
That's why we have made The Great Steak & Potato Company one of the easiest franchises to own - and operate - in all of retailing today.
Opening a Great Steak & Potato restaurant is not new to us - we currently own and operate 20 restaurants ourselves. While each store is unique, we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We work with the franchisee to complete construction drawings, hire contractors and train employees.
At no time do we leave your side. From planning to set-up to opening to ongoing store operation, we are there to assist you and keep you a productive member of The Great Steak & Potato Company team.
The Great Steak & Potato Company offers a variety of location configurations for store units and business options.
The Great Steak & Potato Company not only has a tremendous, unparalleled success record, but also the proven experience only obtained from a system with hundreds of franchises already established. We invite you to learn more about The Great Steak & Potato Company franchise program and share the experience.
As one of the fastest growing franchising and marketing companies in North America, The Great Steak & Potato Company Restaurants are owned by the Kahala Corporation, a privately held corporation dedicated to the design, development and marketing of quick service restaurants.
Kahala supports its franchisees by providing seasoned real estate guidance, ongoing operational support, and turnkey marketing programs designed to optimize profitability and boost register receipts.
We are currently licensing area development deals as well as franchise agreements for all of Kahala's branded concepts, which includes a variety of good-for-you branded concepts that are in step with today's growing trend towards low-fat, nutritious eating. They include Frullati Cafe, Surf City Squeeze, Ranch 1, Samurai Sam's, Rollerz and Taco Time - all of which deliver strong unit economics, people-pleasing menus and operational ease. Kahala is also offering co-branded opportunities to both existing franchisees as well as new prospects.
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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