Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 59 Back to School

"Regional franchise? What kind of charter is this? Can you tell me what payment is required?"

Regional franchise rights, Carter just listened to it, and he was not interested in this stuff.But since people have mentioned it, there is no harm in knowing more about it.

"Okay, Mr. Black. After obtaining the regional franchise, you will be the only user of the KFC brand in Georgia. Before the authorization period expires, all franchise store management in the region, including brand franchise rights, etc., will be granted by you The secondary franchisee, the corresponding franchise fee, and other fees including but not limited to technical guidance, management assistance, etc. will be handed over to you. You only need to file with our company, and the fee does not exceed the range specified by our company. .”

"Correspondingly, you also need to establish a distribution center in Georgia within three years, and develop no less than five Kentucky fried chicken restaurants within five years. In addition, the distribution center can be leased or other means Yes. For the first applicant, you can get a 10-year regional franchise for US$[-], which is very cost-effective! Sir, I strongly recommend you"

Good guy, no wonder KFC is expanding so fast!

After hearing this, Carter understood the profit margin.Joining KFC now, similar to the future, has a one-time franchise fee, which is the so-called franchise fee.According to the public information, the money is about [-] US dollars, which is also authorized for ten years.

And if you get the regional franchise, if someone in Georgia wants to join KFC in the future, the money will have to be handed over to yourself.After franchising, you can’t ignore it. Do you need someone to guide you on how to make your meals and how to operate the restaurant?
At this time, Carter sent a mature store clerk over there, and he was able to charge another guidance fee.The profit margin is very considerable, but correspondingly, the risk cost is completely borne by oneself.Tasks such as raw material distribution centers and store openings have also become their own tasks.

If you don't do well, don't talk about it, and you will definitely lose everything.Well done, it seems that Kangtai lost money, and the middleman Carter earned all the money.But as long as they hold the brand ownership, are you afraid of you?After ten years of hard work and achievements, as long as they raise the authorization fee after ten years, what should you do?

If you don't give money, then your ten years of hard work will basically be in vain.They pay some money to recycle the distribution center, or they can directly harvest a market that has been matured by themselves, as well as a relatively complete logistics distribution system.

"It still doesn't work, I just join an independent store. In addition, I need a store manager-level professional to come and guide me for a few months, is that okay?"

"Yes, but because we don't have a supporting distribution system in Georgia, the cost of transportation may increase a lot after you purchase raw materials. Are you really not thinking about it?"

The tone of the customer service lady was a little regretful, but she still tried to fool around.After all, in her opinion, it is indeed a very suitable opportunity for Carter to take the regional franchise right now.It is also a win-win for each other.

"I don't think about it, or you have to let me run a store first. Seeing that Kentucky fried chicken is popular in Georgia, I dare to do it! I can't just rely on my personal feeling that it tastes good, so I can be sure of others. People love to eat too, don’t they?”

Carter smiled, still shaking his head.KFC's positioning in the United States has always been a cheap fast-food restaurant, with small profits but quick turnover.The gross profit margin is not high. Such a business is not very attractive to people who are engaged in finance, or people like Carter who have already tasted the sweetness in the financial market.

If it wasn't for the debtor's repayment problem and he wanted to collect the money, he had to create a KFC store to attract popularity. Carter would not even be interested in running a KFC restaurant.Optimistic about its future, not joining its store!Isn't it good to buy stocks?
"Well, you are right, I am in a hurry. Then please leave your phone number, and we will send you the joining details, specific contract and other documents as soon as possible!"

"OK! The number is"

After a while, the fax machine in the office beeped, and documents were spit out one after another.After Carter read them one by one, he compared the information collected by Julian to check.After confirming that the problem is not serious, sign and return the contract, and then transfer the franchise fee and equipment purchase fee to the account designated by the other party.

Two days later, Kangtai Company, which had received both the contract and the money, called Carter back.Said that they will send a store manager to a suitable store as soon as possible to support the store construction. After the signed contract is brought by the store manager who supports the construction, the matter will be over.

All that remains is to wait for the project to be completed and the water and electricity pipelines to be laid.After the house is built, the decoration is done, the equipment enters the site, and the restaurant can be opened.But it will take at least two months to complete such a set.
At this time, the small hundred thousand yuan had already been spent.The pipeline laying cost more than [-] yuan, and the franchise fee and equipment purchase cost more than [-] yuan.At that time, we will have to build shops, decorate, and purchase raw materials and personnel expenses.
"Well, I really don't have any money now."

The borrowed money, it turned out that the Black family had almost spent all their money, and it was time for school to start.Carter, who had no money in his pocket, had to carry his schoolbag honestly and go to school.
Parking the Mustang in the parking lot as usual, Carter put on his schoolbag and set foot on the teaching building.September is another day when the new class of students arrives, and there are many unfamiliar faces on campus.

But as he walked, Carter suddenly felt something was wrong.It seemed that no matter if it was an old student or a freshman, they were all pointing and pointing when they saw themselves, and they were still talking about something in a low voice.

Although no one came up to harass him, this sense of sight of civilized monkey watching still made Carter feel uncomfortable.

"baffling!"

After muttering something in a low voice, Carter walked quickly into the classroom.The difference between American high schools and Chinese high schools lies in the fact that the American high school started shifting classes.

The classroom is not fixed for a certain class, but changes back and forth according to the teaching subjects.So even if he walked into the classroom, Carter could still feel that strange gaze, still looking at himself.

"Carter, I heard that you traveled around America by yourself during the summer vacation. Have you ever been to New York? May I sit here?"

Just when Carter was sitting on pins and needles, a girl suddenly walked up to Carter and sat down.

"you"

"Hi, I'm Olga, Olga Hodl. We are classmates in the same class, don't you know?"

Blinking her eyes, the girl successfully predicted what Carter wanted to say, and took the initiative to introduce herself.

"Ahem, no, no, no. I've been to New York."

Carter is a little embarrassed. He has been with him for a year, but he doesn't know the name of his classmate. This is a very rude thing in Carter's Chinese mind.But I don't know that this is the norm in the United States.

If he didn't make a self-drive around the United States that shocked the small town this summer vacation, the Olga in front of him probably wouldn't know him, at most he would feel familiar with this person's face
"Hi, Carter! Have you ever been to Los Angeles? Have you seen any celebrities? Oh, by the way, I'm Elena, Class 1"

(End of this chapter)