A: The first step is to submit an inquiry with us which you can do by completing the Initial Inquiry form. Completing the form does not commit you in any way to open a franchise.

Our franchise development team will then be in touch with you within two (2) business days to discuss your interest and answer any questions you may have in regards to the franchise process to make application for a franchise and what it takes to be become an approved Wally Parr Sausage franchisee.

A: The application process generally takes four weeks which will include a discovery day event that we invite you to attend to learn more about how a Wally Parr franchise operates and gives you an opportunity to meet some of our amazing franchise partners.

Once you are approved, we start work on the development of the store which would include site selection, lease negotiations, bank financing, training and store opening support. Our operations and development teams will work with you ongoing to guide you to ensure the best possible outcomes for your franchise. This process can typically take between six to nine months subject to securing a location that fits the Wally Parr franchise site selection criteria.

A: Wally Parr Sausage franchisees come for a diverse background and experience. Although you do not have to have any previous experience in retail or the food industry this kind of experience will be beneficial. Previous business experience is an asset but not required.

A: The training program for new franchisees is three (3) weeks in total. This training is a mix of online learning, classroom and in store training. This training will give you a broad base of knowledge across all areas of the operation of a Wally Parr Sausage franchise including but not limited to daily operational best practices, financial management, customer experience, inventory control, marketing, team management and leadership.

A: The typical store is 1500 square feet. The minimum size required is 1300 square feet with a minimum of 20 foot of store front required.

A: The initial investment for a new franchise will range between $500,000 to $700,000 depending on the size of the location and the leasehold improvements required in the premises to fit it out as a Wally Parr Sausage franchise location.        

A: Wally Parr Sausage has been approved under the Royal Bank of Canada small business loan program and will support you in the process of making application for a small business loan directly with RBC. Typically, the range of available financing would between $250,000 and $400,000.

A: The franchisee will require between $250,000 to $350,000 of their own funds to invest into a Wally Parr Sausage franchise.

A: The franchisee pays a low royalty of four (4) % and a marketing contribution of three (3) % of the gross sales of their location.

A: The initial franchise agreement terms is ten (10) years with a renewal provided for additional term(s).