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Mr. Hero

Specialty sandwiches/fast food

With over 30 years of experience and a reputation for superlative products and continued success, we have helped entrepreneurs achieve the freedom of owning their own Mr. Hero® restaurants. With over 100 restaurants, and plans for accelerated expansion and development agreements available in most markets, you can share in our success.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Mr. Hero Franchises?

Total Investment: $113,000-$305,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $18,000
Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Mr. Hero

Mr. Hero News

Mr. Hero Part Of The Nationwide Hurricane Relief Effort
A City priding itself on letting the good times roll recently found itself overwhelmed by hardships caused by Hurricane Katrina. Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco said “It's just heartbreaking. The devastation is greater than our worst fears.” Mr. Hero Restaurants have joine... more

Ambitious? Then Our 1/3 Lb. Angus Burgers Are For You!
Evolving its core product line of cheesesteaks, burgers, and subs, Mr. Hero Restaurants® has unveiled its new 1/3 lb. Angus burgers. The All-American and Big Bleu Bacon Angus burgers are comprised of 100% pure Angus beef and are made proprietary for Mr. Hero by Pierre Foods, Inc. The All-Ameri... more

Pepsi Billionaire Campaign A Success For Mr. Hero, Comes To Close
Joining Pepsi's largest sweepstakes to date, Play for One Billion Dollars , Mr. Hero Restaurants® reported success with the program, which commenced on June 1 and ended today. Mr. Hero customers received peel off stickers on their 32 oz. Pepsi cups for a chance to compete in a nationally tel... more

Mr. Hero Express Restaurants, Arabica Express Coffeehouse Systems, Debut In Illinois
Owner Dinish Sharma successfully managed the grand opening for the Lynwood Mr. Hero. Much of his success is attributed to Mr. Hero’s extensive menu. The menu contains a wide variety of popular cheesesteaks, hot grilled sandwiches, deli subs, appetizers, and salads. Prior to his involv... more

Popular Cleveland Based Sub & Sandwich Shop Mr. Hero Opens In Miamisburg
Niel Thakkar, owner of the Miamisburg Mr. Hero, planned and executed an exceptional grand opening. He anticipated having a high volume restaurant due to the overwhelming number of office parks and retail stores in the area. During the first week of his grand opening festivities, Thakkar often co... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Mr. Hero open? 1965
When did Mr. Hero start Franching? 1970

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	109	0	0	8
2004	102	0	0	9
2003	98	0	0	11
2002	103	0	0	12
2001	98	0	0	14

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	Yes

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 15-20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

Related Franchise Categories

• Fast Food Franchise Opportunities
• Soup, Salad and Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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