Anyone who has ever been to Grill'd knows that the burgers are addictive, tasty and healthy and that there should be a Grill'd store just about everywhere! So, to meet your demands, we are on a nationwide search for franchise partners.
If you are passionate, hard working, awesome at leading people, and love interacting with customers, keep reading. Opportunities exist NATIONALLY!
If you are seriously considering becoming part of our family, please read this section carefully. It should help inform you on the major points of discussion and answer many of your questions.
Learn about Grill'd by downloading our Fact File & Franchising Information (68KB PDF) for an overview on becoming a Franchise Partner.
Step 1. Read up!
Learn about Grill'd by downloading our Fact File & Franchising Information for an overview on becoming a Franchise Partner. You should also read the Franchising Q&As below and have a look at some of the press clippings. It's a treasure trove of information!
Step 2. Register
Register your initial interest by emailing your contact details and a bit about yourself to franchising@grilld.com.au, We will contact you by phone and have a general discussion. If we’re both comfortable to proceed after this discussion, we will issue an Information Request for you to complete.
Step 3. Apply
Complete the Information Request. After we receive your completed Information Request, we will arrange a suitable time for a first meeting.
Step 4. First Meeting
This is where we can get to know each other face-to-face. We’ll introduce Grill’d and discuss the franchising opportunity in more detail. We’ll review the completed Information Request and address any questions you may have. You will be required to bring along a signed Confidentiality Agreement to this meeting, together with a $3,000 cheque for the application fee. This deposit is fully refundable until a Franchise Offer is executed.
Step 5. Self Assessment and Financial Information
We will issue you a Self Assessment questionnaire to complete. Once completed, we will send you a Grill’d Financial Information pack for you to consider. If both parties still want to proceed, we will arrange a suitable time for a second meeting.
Step 6. Second Meeting
Second Meeting — We’ll review the Self Assessment and have a more detailed discussion about yourself and your suitability to become a Grill’d franchisee. We’ll discuss and address questions regarding the Grill’d Financial Information pack.
Step 7. Legal Documents
A number of legal documents will be provided, including the Franchise Disclosure document.
Step 8. Homework
You will need several weeks to review the legal documentation and to receive independent advice. This is also a good time to talk to other people within the Grill’d network as part of your due diligence.
Step 9. Third Meeting
Discuss and address questions regarding Franchise documentation and address any issues.
Step 10. Fourth Meeting
Meet other members of the Grill’d senior management team including operations (step through the training and induction process) and property (step through our site assessment process). Address any remaining issues and ensure both parties wish to proceed to final stage.
Step 11. Sign Up
This is it! Franchise documentation is signed and you will be required to pay either a portion of the Franchise Fee or the full amount, depending on availability of an appropriate site.
Step 12. Get Ready
Preparations begin to have you up and running in the agreed site i.e. equipment and store fit-out, training, etc.
Step 13. Go and Keep Going!
Store opening & further 2 weeks of training provided. Ongoing support to help optimise store performance and get those burgers grilling!
The application process should take around 8-12 weeks. Timing of the entire process will of course be dependent on site availability but can take from 8-12 weeks to 6+ months.
What do I need to become a Grill'd franchise partner?
Passion, drive, energy and excellent customer service, leadership and communication skills. You also need to have a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard as an owner / manager and to follow the Grill'd guidelines and systems. A background in retail / food / hospitality and previous business management experience are ideal but not essential. Of course, you also need to have access to the required funds (minimum $350,000) to set up a Grill'd franchise.
Am I required to work in the restaurant?
Yes. We believe that the most successful franchises are those which are run by the actual owner of the restaurant. This arrangement ensures that the franchise partner fully understands every aspect of the restaurant's operation. The Grill'd franchise opportunity is suited only to those people who want to be actively involved in managing their restaurant and do not see it as a passive investment opportunity.
What do I get?
Becoming part of the Grill'd franchise family is a great opportunity to run your own business while being part of an established network. Benefits include the potential to earn strong returns via a proven and profitable business model; the ability to leverage the strength of the Grill'd brand and purchasing power; ongoing training, operations and marketing support and access to Grill'd intellectual property and systems. In addition to these benefits, we hope you will have some fun and enjoy being part of the Grill'd team!
What is covered in the initial investment?
The initial investment is expected to range from approximately. $350,000 to $450,000 per store. The actual cost will be dependent on a number of factors including the store size, location and condition. This investment delivers a turn-key franchise operation, including costs such as outlet selection and complete shop fit-out to our stringent quality standards, equipment, working capital, initial administration and security deposits and a one-off Franchise Fee. *Note that all stated figures are GST exclusive.
What about ongoing fees?
A royalty is payable by all franchisees. This ensures the provision of ongoing operational support and marketing of the Grill'd brand.
Is everything prepared on site?
No. Grill'd patties and spreads are prepared offsite to our trademark recipes and are delivered exclusively to Grill'd stores. Bread is made by a traditional baker and is delivered to stores daily. This helps to keep food and labour costs down and ensures consistency of the Grill'd offer.
Can I own a franchise with a business partner?
Grill'd encourages spouse and sibling franchise partnerships and will consider other partnership arrangements on an individual basis.
Can I own more than one Grill'd restaurant?
Possibly. We expect that our most successful franchise partners will be likely to own more than one restaurant once they have proven themselves and their performance at their initial restaurant. Applications to become a multi-site operator will be assessed on an individual basis.
How are locations assessed?
Grill'd carries out research on potential sites and receives advice from property consultants prior to entering into lease negotiations to ensure that franchise partners are privy to prime locations in suitable areas. Franchise partners are not obligated to accept proposed sites and should conduct their own site evaluations before signing the Franchise Agreement. Of course, they are also welcome to suggest potential sites for Grill'd to consider.
What is the process to become a franchise partner?
Refer above to the 12 Steps to Getting a Grill'd Franchise
What is unique about the Grill'd franchise offer?
The Grill'd concept delivers a healthy burger experience unlike any other. The business model has commercial viability and strong consumer appeal, capitalising on the shift towards healthy, great tasting and convenient meal solutions.
The Grill'd senior management team is both professional and reputable, with extensive marketing, retail and sales experience across small, medium and large sized businesses. Great importance is placed on branding, teamwork and a strong culture that sets us apart from competitors.
We are a young, growing company with the momentum and confidence to expand our presence on a national scale. We believe that our franchise opportunity is an exciting one that will establish Grill'd as Australia's Number 1 premium, healthy burger company. We would love for passionate, committed, driven and positive people to join us as franchise partners!
We think you’ll be amongst good company at Grill'd, but don't just take our word for it.
FCA Emerging Franchisor of the Year (2009)
We're proud to have received this prestigious award for ‘excellence in franchising practice by an emerging franchise system that has been franchising its brand for between two and five years’. Phew. Well done team!
BRW Fast Franchises (2009)
Grill'd has shot straight to #6 with a bullet in the BRW Fastest Growing Franchise list. And we're number one in our category (cafes & restaurants)
BRW Fast 100 (2009)
Grill'd is a BRW Fast 100 company and is ranked number 26 overall (and number 1 in our category) in the October release of the BRW Fast 100 companies! In 2008 we were ranked 35. There are only 4 franchised businesses on the entire list.
BRW ANZ Private Business Awards (2009)
Finalist in Fastest Growing Private Business of the Year (Turnover <$100m)
DC Strategy Leading Franchisor (2009)
