Franchise

Steps to Becoming an Oby's Franchisee

The following explanation walks you through all the steps that a person must go through, from applying for a franchise to the Grand Opening, to become an Oby’s Franchisee. Please read through these carefully to gain a thorough understanding of the process of the ownership and commitment required to see if the Oby’s Franchise is right for you

  1. Apply to Be Awarded Your Franchise

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 3 Months
    Needless to say, it takes a very, very special person to be awarded an Oby’s. That’s because we consider owners our partners in the ongoing success. Here’s how the preliminaries to the Award Process work, literally from this day, if you should happen to apply online right now:

    • You start the process today by submitting an application by e-mail, mail or fax.
    • Our Corporate Office responds.
    • Our Corporate Office runs a credit check on you.
    • The Uniform Franchising Offering Circular (UFOC) is sent to you.
    • Oby’s receives your signed acknowledgement of receipt form (Item 23).
    • You prepare and submit financials and business plan to Oby’s Corporate Office for final approval.

    After waiting for some interval while Oby’s Corporate Office studies your application, you will hear back from us. Congratulations! Let us suppose that you’ve been awarded an Oby’s Franchise and are now an official franchisee. From this moment on, it’s as though a conveyer belt has turned on, processing you from task to task, assembling your Oby’s. Now is when the fun begins!

  2. Secure a Premier Location

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 4 Months
    You’ve heard it a thousand times: Location! Location! Location!
    Passed from the capable hands of the Oby’s Corporate Team, you’ll be guided through finding a great location in your area. A member of our team or an authorized broker will assist you in your site selection.

  3. Negotiate Your Lease

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 3 Months
    You get to use our team to set your terms, and our team is one of the best in the business. Our expert Lease Negotiators are here to help you secure your lease under the most advantageous terms possible. You will work with an authorized broker and retain an approved Oby’s real estate attorney to help you through this process.

  4. We Review the Lease

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Weeks
    This stage is where we cross all the T’s and dot all the I’s, and it’s almost completely stress free. Our team reviews the final lease to make any last revisions before the lease is signed, putting you one step closer to opening your doors.

  5. Nail Down the Site Specifics, from Blueprints to Training

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 4 Weeks
    Now, with the help of your Oby’s Corporate Team, you begin the build-out process, including site plans and design documents. Upon the signing and execution of your lease documents, you become eligible to enroll in Oby’s Training.

  6. Enrollment in Oby’s Training, Oxford, MS

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 12 Weeks
    Very cool. You’re about to embark on twelve weeks of intensive training in operational excellence, learning to live up to and exceed Oby’s customer expectations. You’ll be on-site at our Oby’s in Oxford, MS. Be prepared for twelve of the best weeks of your life!

  7. Manage Your Logistics: The Checklist of Success

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: 10 - 12 Weeks
    Together with Oby’s Corporate Office, you’ll cover a checklist including everything you need to handle from the signing to the opening.

  8. Forever After, Live up to the Oby’s Brand

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETION: Ongoing!
    You are now an ambassador of the Oby’s brand, a great honor and a great responsibility. The first step in promoting and marketing your store is to always make sure operational practices are in place and crew members are properly trained to live up to the Oby’s style, taste, and tradition!
    Employing Oby’s philosophy to profit by making people happy, it is also important that you connect with your community on a number of levels by exploring:

    • Local store marketing programs and information on promotions through Oby’s Corporate.
    • Practices other franchisees have found to be successful Local Co-op affiliations
    • Other grassroots tactics and a wealth of other practices that you’ll learn about at Oby’s Training.

    It is important that you understand all of the above steps when making your decision about whether or not to apply to become an Oby’s Franchisee.