Step 1: Submit a Franchise Application and Financial Statement
Step 2: Application Review
Step 3: First Personal Meeting - UFOC Disclosure
Step 4: Second Personal Meeting
Step 5: Area Development Agreement
Step 6: Site Selection and Approval<
Step 7: Plan Approval and Site Development
Step 8: Enter into the Franchise Agreement
Step 9: Training
Step 10: Complete Construction and Open for Business
Step 11: Continued Support

Step 1: Submit a Franchise Application and Financial Statement

Applicants must have:

• a minimum net worth of $3 million (excluding primary residence & personal property),


• minimum liquid assets of $1 million.


• International applicants must have a minimum net worth of $3 to $5 million (excluding primary residence & personal property),


• with minimum liquid assets of $1 to $1.5 million.

Additionally they must have:

• Experience as a multi-unit restaurant operator


• Experience and resources to open, own and operate a minimum of three restaurants and to meet a specific development schedule


• Prior real estate development experience in the market that you are interested in developing is a plus


• A cultural fit and highly motivated to succeed with the Sizzler® concept

Step 2: Application Review

We prepare background and credit checks to verify all submitted information. If these reports are favorable, you will receive preliminary approval and we will begin the feasibility of a long-term business relationship. This step may also include a visit to and review of your existing restaurant operations.


Step 3: First Personal Meeting - UFOC Disclosure


At this meeting, you will learn more about our franchise program and support. We will discuss your responsibilities to the system, your qualifications and business objectives. At this meeting, we will provide you with a copy of our UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular)


Step 4: Second Personal Meeting:

A second personal meeting is scheduled at our home office in Culver City, CA. This meeting typically occurs over the course of one day. The applicant will have the opportunity to meet and interact with each member of the Sizzler® senior staff and the various department heads.


Step 5: Area Development Agreement

If the applicant is approved to move forward, the next step will be to sign an Area Development Agreement. A typical Area Development Agreement consists of a three or more store commitment and requires the franchisee to pay an Area Development Fee. The Area Development Fee secures exclusive development rights and reduces the initial Franchise Fees.


Step 6: Site Selection and Approval

Next, you will select a site at which you would like to open your first Sizzler® restaurant. We will provide some assistance in selecting a site and we will approve each location.


Step 7: Plan Approval and Site Development

Once selected and approved by Sizzler , and the purchase or lease terms have been negotiated, we will provide assistance to you with the subsequent development and construction process. This step will include such elements as:

• choosing an architect and general contractor


• the purchase, delivery and installation of equipment, furniture and fixtures.

Step 8: Enter into the Franchise Agreement


Prior to the start of construction, you will enter into a Sizzler® Franchise Agreement and pay the balance of the initial Franchise Fee.


Step 9: Training

You and/or your Operating Partner and at least three additional managers attend our manager-training program, which currently involves 8 to 10 weeks of training and is held at our corporate headquarters in Culver City, CA and at a company-owned Sizzler restaurant.


Step 10: Complete Construction and Open for Business

After you have successfully completed your training, you will prepare your restaurant for opening with the assistance of a Sizzler® team of operations and training personnel.


Step 11: Continued Support

Sizzler® will continually assist you with one of the best support systems in the restaurant industry. You can expect to receive on-going support in areas such as store operations, purchasing, marketing, product development and menu design, etc.