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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the master plan for Sandella's?

A: To be the world's dominant flatbread concept.

Q: What do we look for in a franchisee?

A: Sandella’s Flatbread Café is seeking additional development agents and multi-unit franchisees with a passion for success to join our team. Prospective developers must meet certain criteria for financial liquidity, net worth and relevant business experience.

Q: Do you assist with site selection?

A: Yes. Sandella’s has a full real estate system to help you with market analysis, site analysis, lease negotiations, and other tools to help you secure high potential locations. Sandella’s works with cutting edge real estate technology tools to help determine market potential.

Q: What types of development opportunities are available?

A: Sandella’s is currently expanding via multi-unit development and area development programs. Learn more about our area development program here.

Q: What investment is required?

A: The initial start-up costs will range from $147,400 to $225,250 per UFDD depending on the location.

Q: Is financing available?

A: Financing may be available via third party lenders. Sandella’s Flatbread is approved by the SBA Franchise Registry. The SBA Franchise Registry has streamlined eligibility guidelines and operating procedures that will reduce costs and processing time, making the SBA loan application process as fast and easy as possible. View the SBA Franchise Registry here.

Q: Who is your customer target?

A: Sandellas tends to appeal slightly more to women but in general our target customers are young couples, young families and young singles ages 25-45, that are health conscious, college educated, with household incomes of $50,000+, that lead busy lives, are concerned about health, and are familiar with new sophisticated tastes.

Q: What kind of training do you provide?

A: Sandella’s provides comprehensive macro and micro level training programs so you understand all facets of running a Sandella’s restaurant. More importantly, we will coach you towards building and managing a successful multi-unit Sandella’s restaurant franchise company. Please refer to the UFDD for more information on our training programs.

Q: What is the next step?

A: The next step is to complete the short information form and submit it to our franchising department. A Sandella's Director of Development will contact you directly to review the franchise opportunity in greater detail.