Description of Business

Hula Dog® is a unique Hawaiian experience. In a specially baked, bun sized loaf of bread we pierce a "Puka" from one end through most of the length of the bun. Hula Dog reinvents the identity of the American hot dog.

What Is A Hula Dog

The sweet essence of local fruits is combined with the mellow warmth of our garlic, lemon sauces to contrast with the savory taste of a polish sausage. Therefore, not only do we provide a hotdog that not only presents a totally new taste sensation, but one that must be held differently too. In addition, we employ our own uniquely designed equipment to toast a Puka (hole) in the bread and keep the polish sausages separate from the veggies. With bright colorful murals, and painted tables & chairs, we present our dinning experience in a tropical Bamboo little hut setting to follow the idea of a Hawaiian influence in our products. In this we hope to reach the world that our hotdogs have a Hawaiian accent.

The Power of the Hula Dog

At Hula Dog Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs we take our mission to deliver a unique hot dog experience very seriously. Hula Dog is a new power in comfort food that will forever be linked to Hawaii. For many it is a fond memory of their visit, for others it is an opportunity to learn and grow by a solid work ethic and community service. We apply a special focus on training young people to work as a team and to be aware of the needs of their communities. Hula Dog® is about the basics of friendly people who provide good service and are cheerful and fun to be around. We care about the nurture and sustainability of the planet and try to implement policies that reflect 'Green' virtues in our standard operating procedures. Caring about the neighborhood and 'doing one's best' is a down home quality that we believe in.

Therefore, we have redefined the basic idea of the American hotdog tradition into one of tropical translation that celebrates the splendor of the Hawaiian Islands. The buns we use are unlike anything else known in the industry and the style of our shops is to reflect an appreciation for all that is good about Hawaii. So we strive to make our hot dogs memorable, our shops nostalgic of 'Old Hawaii' and our service casual but excellent. In all that we do, we seek to reflect the ambiance of the islands through our presentation, so that the customer may not only feel satisfied, but transformed by the simple charm of all that is Hula Dog.

Key Business Features

• Small footprint minimizes start-up costs and overhead.
• Simple menu makes inventory and training easy to manage.
• A low-cost entry into the popular Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) segment
• Entry level opportunity with tremendous territorial availability and potential
• No multiple-unit opening requirements
• Chosen by the Travel Channel as one of the Ten Top Hot Dogs in America!
• Winner of the Trip Advisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence
• Single Unit and Master Franchises Available

Ideal Candidate

• This is a true Hawaiian brand! Our ideal candidate must live the Aloha Spirit!
• Ability to develop and execute a business plan
• An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to work hard and achieve results.
• Someone who wants to be part of a franchise team.
• Ability to manage finances including an understanding of business financial statements.
• A commitment to personally manage and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Willingness to train and become proficient in all aspects of operating a successful Hula Dog restaurant
• An acceptable credit history.
• Sufficient assets to invest in and maintain the business.

Financial Requirements

• Total investment range: $164,000 - $270,000 (depends on real estate)
• Liquidity: $100K
• Net worth requirement: $200K
• Absentee ownership available on a case-by-case basis

Master Franchises Available

• The minimum master franchisee's territory contains two million persons
• The Master Franchisee will receive 50% of all franchise fees and royalties resulting from subsequent franchises sold in the territory
• The Master Franchisee must open at least one Hula Dog in the territory

Franchisor Training & Support

• Staffing
• Quality control
• Training for all positions
• Marketing and promotion
• Daily operations
• Product preparation
• Inventory
• Site selection assistance
• Lease Negotiation Assistance
• Mentoring following training.
• Length of mentoring: 1 week pre-opening, 1 week post-opening
• Accounting