FRANCHISE
Do you want to run a few smiles with us? Be your own boss? Lead a team while getting our fullest support? If you’re passionate about turning little moments into big memories and watching it happen, you’re more than welcome to help us branch out into more areas around the country (and the world!).
Our main purpose by expanding is to bring something new and fresh to our neighboring communities, while still touching our local cravings. You can already find us in One Galle Face Mall, Colpetty, Bambalapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Maharagama and Maldives, and it would be crepe if you, as an innovative, hands-on, active partner would help us spread smiles across the globe.
FRANCHISE
Do you want to run a few smiles with us? Be your own boss? Lead a team while getting our fullest support? If you’re passionate about turning little moments into big memories and watching it happen, you’re more than welcome to help us branch out into more areas around the country (and the world!)
Our main purpose by expanding is to bring something new and fresh to our neighboring communities, while still touching our local cravings. You can already find us in One Galle Face Mall, Colpetty, Bambalapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Maharagama and Maldives, and it would be crepe if you, as an innovative, hands-on, active partner would help us spread smiles across the globe.
What it means to be a runner
As an organization run by friends, we indulge in helping more entrepreneurs in every way we can and focus on empowering them to be their best selves. Being a partner of ours by running a Crepe franchise means that you get 100% access to our marketing and branding, insider information on upcoming recipes, technology, real estate, operations, and the satisfaction of spreading smiles! When you join us, you’ll be joining a brand that knows exactly how to thrive during uncertain times, and prosper in a creative manner that helps build mouths full of memories!
e-mail us on info@creperunner.lk for more information on how we could run together.
Franchising FAQs
1. Quick expression of interest form
2. Let’s Chat
3. Complete full Application and submit application deposit ($3,300)
4. Franchise face-to-face meeting
5. Review Financial Model and Business Plan
6. Operations Meeting and In-Creperie Experience
7. Draft legal documents provided
8. Final approval meeting
Yes, the application deposit is fully refundable at any stage throughout your recruitment process. Once you are approved as a Crepe Runner Business Partner, that deposit with your consent is offset to solicitors in creation of your franchise documentation.
The cost to franchise with Crepe Runner depends on the location you’re looking to franchise. It is very difficult to indicate an average or approximate cost as there are too many variables to be considered. Get in contact with our team today to discuss further.
We recommend that you seek professional financial advice regarding the amount required, this is approximately 10% of the total investment cost.
Yes, you will need to have access to at least 50% of the total investment cost. Seeking professional advice, you may have this in actual cash, funding from family and friends, equity in your home/investment properties or a combination of all.
We will require proof of funding levels within the recruitment process.
There are a significant number of variables to consider when owning and operating a franchise and therefore we cannot determine your success. Once an application form is submitted and after an initial face to face meeting we will provide you with Crepe Runner’s historical network sales reports, Financial & Business Planning Guides to assist you in preparation.
It is essential that you consult your financial advisor as a part of your own due diligence and create your own forecasting model and plans.
We provide a comprehensive 3-week training program for all new Business Partners that includes at least one week in Sri Lanka. The in-depth training programme includes front to back operations support provided by our People & Culture team. The team will work closely with you and build your confidence as a business owner to confidently walk into and control your Creperie.
The Crepe Runner application process typically takes 6-8 weeks, however this is highly dependable on you as the potential business partner. We will work with you at a comfortable pace, however please be mindful that there are other applicants interested and undertaking the same process.
No, you do not. To become a Crepe Runner Business Partner you must love the brand, live our values and have the hunger to succeed!
When you open your very own Crepe Runner Creperie, you are allocated a highly experienced Business Development Manager who will support you directly for the life of your Franchise. Other support teams include Marketing, IT, Finance, Leasing, Supply Chain and Project Management.
We will all know you personally and watch both you and your business grow!
The Crepe Runner Franchise Agreement is typically a 5 year agreement with a further 5 year option.
Great! but let’s start you with one 🙂
In order to acquire additional sites, Crepe Runner’s policy is that all new Business Partners are required to own and operate the first Creperie for at least 12 months.
Experience has proven that the most profitable businesses are owner-operated. Crepe Runner expects as a new Business Partner that you will be hands on in your Creperie on a full-time basis for at least the first 6 months.
After that time, you will continue to work on your business and spend at least 20 hours a week in your Creperie.
