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![]() | Camille's Sidewalk Cafe |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$223,500 to $589,500Number of Units
56In Business Since
1996* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe has more than 900 territories in development
worldwide. Currently with 100 units open in 35 states, Camille's has
experienced rapid growth since its founding in 1996. Camille's has
ranked the last four years in Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500
Franchises, reaching a ranking of no. 208 for 2005. Fast Casual
magazine has also recently ranked Camille's 13th in the top 100 hottest fast casual concepts for 2005.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept is strategically poised to become a forerunner in operational excellence and franchising success. Camille's has grown to be a proven success story and a shining example of the American dream.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept is strategically poised to become a forerunner in operational excellence and franchising success. Camille's has grown to be a proven success story and a shining example of the American dream.
Products & Services

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe celebrated its 10th
anniversary during 2006, and has quickly become a leader in the
fast-casual restaurant segment. The concept operates five day
parts--breakfast, lunch, afternoon chill, dinner, and catering. The
cafe's sunny interior evokes an outdoor "sidewalk cafe" dining feel.
Superior food photography sets off the menu, whetting one's appetite
for the star of the show--the food. Known for their gourmet wraps and
sandwiches, Camille's also offers fresh salads, fruit smoothies and
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, and a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, with a full coffee bar. Two of Camille's signature items are the Creamy Tuscan Tomato soup, served daily, and it's very own signature salsa.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept offers their patrons great food, better service, and an atmosphere where one can eat, relax, and enjoy. Camille's is a great fit for upscale lifestyle centers and metropolitan retail centers or office parks. The store footprint is approximately 1500 to 3000 square feet, with seating for 65 - 120 guests.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept offers their patrons great food, better service, and an atmosphere where one can eat, relax, and enjoy. Camille's is a great fit for upscale lifestyle centers and metropolitan retail centers or office parks. The store footprint is approximately 1500 to 3000 square feet, with seating for 65 - 120 guests.
Training & Support

Ongoing support focuses on communication with daily email communications from operations and marketing at the corporate headquarters, and 7 day a week phone support. Camille's Franchise System hosts an annual Marketing Conference and annual Franchisee Convention. The Camille's Franchise System philosophy views their franchisees as their customers--exceeding their expectations is a daily goal. By focusing on communication and committing to excellence Camille's Franchise System dedicates themselves to the success of their franchisees.
Why Camille's Sidewalk Cafe?

- Facility planning on site location and architectural design
- Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements
- Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation
- Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers
- Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design
- Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team
- Ongoing updates for increasing profitability
- Products with high industry demand
- Efficiency in all systems
- Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services
- Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems.
Are You a Good Fit for Camille's Sidewalk Cafe?
Certain experience is necessary, but not necessarily in foodservice. Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business
management.
At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management.
The estimated cost of a Camille's Sidewalk Cafe will be between $223,500 and $589,500 and is variant upon location utilizing a kiosk of approximately 600 square feet for structure and seating, or an in-line of approximately 2,500 square feet.
At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management.
The estimated cost of a Camille's Sidewalk Cafe will be between $223,500 and $589,500 and is variant upon location utilizing a kiosk of approximately 600 square feet for structure and seating, or an in-line of approximately 2,500 square feet.