Saturday, July 27, 2013

Station One Cafe Franchise

Station One Cafe Serdang

Station One Cafe Franchise Survey

I am a student from TarCollege to do a simple research survey on Station One Cafe for education purpose.


THE TRENDSETTER

Station One Leisure Cafe is the pioneer of chain leisure cafe in Malaysia, up to today we,ve opened more than 50 outlets nationwide within 8 years.


OUR VISION AND MISSION 



It’s a glory that we have created such a gathering point for everyone to enjoy great food with a perfect leisure experience, sharing life with friends. We’re here to expand this, the best leisure gathering-dining experience to the world. Food, Music and Friends are the key factors that keep us improving on products and services, how can we make it best for the consumer.

“The world will be better if friends are spending time together sharing life. Real Life.”


10 STRENGTHS & ATTRIBUTES 

1. MALAYSIA NO. 1 LEISURE CAFÉ
Our nationwide expansion 

2. THE ACHIEVEMENTS
Honourable awards and achievements 

3. CENTRAL KITCHEN
Quality food production 

4. OVER 100 CREATION
The Creative F&B Department 

5. THE SIGNATURE YESTEA
Extraordinary Jasmine Tea 

6. BEST DINING-GATHERING EXPERIENCE
The leisure café design experience 

7. EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT
The happenings of Station One 

8. CELEBRITIES
The gathering point for international singers & artists 

9. THE TALENT FACTORY
More than 200 singers and talents 

10. PARTNERS
Our great partners & collaborations 

THE ACHIEVEMENTS 

We started from a neighbourhood leisure café and today we’ve expanded into an award winning corporation, this is one of the greatest breakthrough all-time. We’ve been awarded by different type of awards, it’s all because we are having a great vision and also teamwork to make this dream come true.

BUSINESS AWARDS 
2008
Golden Bull Award
Super Excellent Brand Award

2009
Golden Bull Award
100 Outstanding Malaysian SME Award

2010
Golden Bull Award
MRCA Best Outlet Award
MRCA National Growth Award
Asia Pacific Excellent Award
ARFF Asean Most Recognized Brand Award
SMI Award
APEA 2010 Malaysia Award


MANAGING DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

- Winson Chan, Founder & Managing Director

Dear Patrons, Stakeholders, Staff & Friends


It is truly my privilege to helm Station One Leisure Cafe and to have had the loyal and consistent support that you have given ever since our inception. Ever since we launched our first outlet in Pandan Indah right up to our seventeenth outlet in Taipan, Subang Jaya recently, Station One Leisure Cafe has grown in stature from strength to strength.

This rapid growth within four short years is certainly not by chance. It is the result of having a predetermined vision of being the leader in the Fusion Leisure Cafe Lifestyle niche and consistently striving to deliver the best quality of food, beverages, services, entertainment and value - while improving all the time.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our esteemed clients, business associates, my fellow directors, the management team and staff for making Station One Leisure Cafe the success we are today. This achievement is as much yours as it is mine but let's not stop here. What we have achieved up to this day must be used as a platform for further growth.

As we continue to embark on expanding our range of services, maintaining our quest for excellence and industrial leadership, let Station One Leisure Cafe values - Passion, Honestly, Innovation, Quality and Leadership guide us towards greater profitability and prosperity.



Question
Is the market's population growing, remaining static, or shrinking? Is the demand for your product or service growing, remaining static, or shrinking?
Yes. Nowadays many people like to spend their time to cafe to relax and online, so we provide a good Wi-Fi services to customers. 

Is the product or service safe and reputable?
Yes. We always provide the creative F&B department and quality food production

Is the franchise international, national, regional, or local in scope? Does it involve full-or part-time involvement?
Station One Cafe is local, and we are no provide 24 hours service.

How many years has the franchiser been in operation? Does it have a sound reputation for honest dealings with franchisees?
Is around 8 years and we always have the Honourable awards and achievements to prove us.

How many franchise outlets now exist? How many will there be a year from now? How many outlets are company-owned?
I think is more than 50 outlets in Malaysia.

How many franchises have failed? Why?
I'm not sure on this.


How many franchisees have left the system within the past year? What were their reasons for leaving?
[No answer] 

What service and assistance will that franchiser provide? What kind of training program does the franchiser offer? How long does it last? What topics does it cover? Does the franchiser offer ongoing assistance and training?
Assist Staff interview and selection, provide 14 days initial training to staff within Klang Valley

Will the franchise perform a location analysis to help you find a suitable site? If so, is there an extra charge for doing so?
The franchisee to identity suitable locations and initial rent negotiations. After that, the franchisor will approve location. On site visit by franchisor is optional.

Will the franchiser offer you exclusive distribution rights for the length of the agreement, or may it sell to other franchises in this area?
Yes. If the franchise wants to open their outlet location they preferred, we will investigate your location and provide you with analysis of its viability for development.

What facilities and equipment are required for the franchise? Who pays for construction? Is there a lease agreement?
The equipments are table, chair and machine, food and so on. We pays for the the construction. Yes, there is a lease agreement.

What is the total cost of the franchise? What are the initial capital requirements? Will the franchiser provide financial assistance? Of what nature? what is the interest rate? Is the franchiser financially sound enough to fulfill all its promises?

  • Commitment Fee RM 10,000 upon Franchisee acceptance of Letter of Offer.
    Commitment Fee shall form part of Franchise Fee
  • Franchise FeeRM 60,000 for initial term of 5 years
  • Royalty Fee5% on Gross Turnover payable on Monthly basis
  • A&P Fee1% on Gross Turnover payable on Monthly basis

How much is the franchise fee? Exactly what does it cover? Are there any confining fees? What additional fees are there?
[Refer to the answer previous question]

Does the franchiser provide an estimate of expenses and income? are they reasonable for your particular area? Are they sufficiently documented?
Yes.

Does the franchiser offer a written contract that covers all the details of the agreement? Have your attorney and your accountant studied its terms and approved it? Do you understand the implications of the contract?
This process should be like that. This is because we need very clearly to know the agreement and so law in this agreement.

What is the length of the franchise agreement? Under what circumstances can it be terminated? If you terminate the contract, what are the costs to you? What are the terms and costs of renewal?
[no answer]

Are you allowed to sell your franchise to a third party? Does the franchiser reserve the right to approve the buyer?
Yes, franchisees are allowed to sell their franchise but the buyers has to be approved by the company.

Is there a national advertising program? How is it financed? What media are used? What help is provided for local advertising?
No, but normal when no promotion out, we will provide the brochure to all outlets.

Once you open for business, exactly what support will the franchiser offer you?
The use of trade name, trade mark, 
Station one cafe franchise business operating system and sales of Station one cafe  products and services.

How does the franchise handle complaints from and disputes with franchisees? How well has the system worked?
I didn't received any complaint before.

Information for Franchise Concept

FRANCHISE CONCEPT

  • Franchise ModelIndividual Franchisee to operate 1 unit of Station One Leisure Cafe
  • Franchise Rights The Franchisee is granted the right to operate 1 unit Station One Leisure Cafe in accordance to system for a term of 5 years, renewable subject to renewal terms and conditions.
  • Territory Rights Within territory pre-determined by Franchisor, should the territory has potential for more than 1 unit Station One Leisure Cafe, Franchisee shall offered the first right of refusal to open the 2nd unit of Station One Leisure Cafe

SUPPORT & SERVICES

Pre-Opening
  • Location Evaluation
  • Layout & Space Planning 
  • Turnkey Café Set Up
  • Central Production Unit (CPU)Available of CPU solves supplies needs
  • Development of StaffAssist in Staff Interview & selection, provide 14 Days Initial Training to Staff within Klang Valley

Upon-Opening
  • On Site Support30 Days on site support is provided
  • Menu DevelopmentContinuous Menu Development of New Recipe
  • Regular VisitsRegular visits to Franchise Outlet
  • Continuous Performance ReviewFranchisor shall review Franchisee's performance on regular basis for business improvements
  • Advertising & PromotionsContinuous effort from Franchisor in Advertising & Promotions Development brand value enhancement

FEES

  • Commitment Fee RM 10,000 upon Franchisee acceptance of Letter of Offer.
    Commitment Fee shall form part of Franchise Fee
  • Franchise FeeRM 60,000 for initial term of 5 years
  • Royalty Fee5% on Gross Turnover payable on Monthly basis
  • A&P Fee1% on Gross Turnover payable on Monthly basis


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