Franchise Enquiry

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RJ’s Steakhouse is a valueformoney, family focused restaurant that has become synonymous with succulent steaks, mouth watering ribs and generously portioned, delicious burgers. Only selected AAA beef cuts which are aged to perfection can be expected from RJ’s Steakhouses. Specialized seafood such as crayfish as well as chicken dishes is also available.

The RJ’s Steakhouse weekly valueadded specials to customers include:

• Monday’s :Double Burger Special – R45
• Tuesday ‘s :Kidz meal half price – one child per dining adult
• Wednesday’s :Bottomless Ribs – R89 :400g ribs – R49.00 :600g – R69.00
• Thursday’s :Ladies Day – most main meals @ R65
• Silly Sunday Nights :After 5pm most main meals @ R65 (4 or more adults dining)
• Sunday Breakfast Buffet :R55 for adults and R35 for kidz
• Sunday Lunch Buffet :R95 for adults and R45 for kidz

The “Playzone” – a RJ’s trademark – has spectacular play areas. Varying from store to store, the boasts of a Ferris wheel, jumping castle, trampoline, ball pond, jungle gym and much more. RJ’s at Kloof even has a maze and a small steam train. RJ’s recently introduced a “Toddlerzone” with soft toys and cuddlies for kids up to the age of five years old. RJ’s specializes in great party options that include party packs, soda, popcorn, candy floss and icecream – and guarantees an unforgettable, funfilled event. The comfortable atmosphere allows patrons to relax, unwind and enjoy their dining experience, while the kids are having fun at the Playzone. Every store has a designated smoking lounge, where one can enjoy a predinner or after dinner drink.

The friendly ambience, outstanding service and unmistakable brand together with delicious, mouthwatering meals ensures dining at RJ’s is a unique and remarkable experience.

Company Mission

We aim to become a major Franchise Steakhouse chain in South Africa. This will be achieved through aggressive marketing, product acceptance, public aspirations and the design of a business concept that works for both the franchisor and franchisee. The franchisor will approve the best suited applicant as franchisee for every site.

Why Should You Become A Franchisee

Franchising is a wonderful means for an individual to control his/her own business. Operating a franchise will not work if you are not committed and running the business yourself. It is hard work, but it is extremely rewarding and offers many avenues for growth .Our training and experience will compensate for any lack of knowledge that you may have in running a restaurant.

Why Select RJ’s

An RJ’s is more than an attractive investment; it also helps you realize your full potential as an entrepreneur. An RJ’s Franchise is a blueprint for success. RJ’s provides you with our knowhow and brand image. We become partners in success. Before you become a franchisee in our business, you have to satisfy us that you have what it takes to be successful. Because, ultimately it’s your talent, your drive and determination, that ensures success.

RJ’s Concept

RJ’s is a value for money family Grill House specializing in steaks, ribs, burgers, chicken and fish.

We are a market leader in KwazuluNatal in terms of our kids offering inside and outside play zones and toddler zones offering the best parties options, and will gain acceptance throughout the country.

The atmosphere, service, unmistakable logo and name as well as the secret ingredients are all factors that contribute to the success of RJ’s as a concept.

WHAT DOES THE FRANCHISE COMPANY PROVIDE

1.Store Design

RJ’s provides the detail drawings of the plans for each outlet. All stores are decorated to RJ’s norms and standards. We will assist in optimizing store layout to the best use of available space and because of our purchasing power, we will be able to maximize on discounts from contactors in order to build each store as cost effective as possible. We will assist in acquiring of all equipment, shop fitting via our licensed suppliers and all building contractors. RJ’s will provide at the franchisees cost all décor, cylinder light fittings, wall mounted metal wine racks, wall mounted fire wood racks, bubble machine, kidz play equipment, Ferris wheel, all branded crockery all staff / management and waitron clothing.

2.Training and Staff

RJ’s will provide the franchisees complete training for owners, management and staff covering every aspect of running a Steakhouse operation. We will also provide assistance in the selection of key employees. We also will assist in the training of waitrons and all training will take place prior to opening in an existing store. Ongoing training will be provided for the duration of the franchise agreement, when necessary at the cost of the franchisee.

Management and key members of staff would be required to train in an existing RJ’s outlet for 46 weeks. The training program will cover all aspects relating to the running of an RJ’s Steakhouse and will also include assistance in areas of marketing, administration, industrial relations, and food research and development and sound business advice

3.Site Selection

The RJ’s Group has a wealth of experience and we have numerous contacts with developers who assist us in the selecting of sites, which we believe are well located for our target market and operating environment. We will assist in advising franchisees on respective sites.

4.Lease Negotiation

The management of RJ’s has many years of experience and with its contacts, it is in a favorable position to negotiate the best possible lease for the franchisee with landlords and developers. Part of this process would be to negotiate a landlord’s contribution (TI) towards the fixtures and fitting costs.

5.Marketing

RJ’s is considered to be a market leader in marketing and advertising in the Kwazulu Natal region. Our ongoing promotional activity has helped to boost the turnover in

each restaurant. We undertake market research on a regular basis and assess our brand’s positioning. Ongoing and aggressive marketing will increase our market share.

6.Project Management

The franchisor will provide a full detailed set of drawings for the outlet for approval from relevant authorities. Facilitate and negotiate all quotes for the entire setup of restaurants. This will include the building, planning, electrical, ceilings, tiling, shop fitting, kitchen equipment, décor and opening stock. It will include the assisting of acquiring a liquor license. This would exclude all submission costs. We will do weekly followups on site during the building process to ensure that all specs are adhered too, but will not accept responsibility for supervision of such contractors. This responsibility will rest with the franchise.

7. Initial Assistance

For any site visits and in order to facilitate meetings to do duediligence outside of Durban CBD, we require an upfront payment of R7, 500 to cover all costs for Gauteng R10, 00000 outside the borders R20, 00000. Our suggestion is that in the event of your application for a franchise is approved, to facilitate a meeting at our offices in Kloof introducing you to our brand. Once the site visit is successful and your decision made to apply for the franchise we will forward all the relevant application forms to you, for this we will require a fee of R7, 980 inclusive, this will be a nonrefundable application fee. The franchisor will within fourteen days reply to this application after he has done his own feasibility study. Should the application be successful the R7,500/R10,000/R20,000 and/or R7, 980 will be deducted from the joining fee.

8. Franchise Agreement and Franchise Fees

A franchise agreement must be signed between yourselves and our company. This is legally binding agreement and sets the ground rules for our relationship. The initial franchise agreement will run for five years concurrently with the duration of the lease agreement and is renewable, should both parties desire for a further period in line with the renewed period of the lease agreement. All figures are net of VAT.