Tom & Chee

As a prospective franchisee, it's important to think about your relationship with your prospective franchisor on a day-to-day basis. Interviewing the franchisor is a great avenue to get insight into what that relationship may look like. Doing your research on the franchise and brand ahead of time is a must, but once you’re facing them at the table, here are six questions to ask a franchisor before you invest:

Is restaurant franchising right for you? Before jumping into business ownership, there are a few crucial factors to consider. Entrepreneur Media provides nine essential questions to reflect on before deciding if owning a franchise is the right move for you: 

Tom & Chee is proud to debut a limited-time melt supporting The Cure Starts Now in their fight to eliminate ALL cancers! The CURE-runchy Spicy Chicken Melt – a combination of hearty white cheddar and pepper jack cheese on top of oven-roasted chicken, jalapeño peppers, sautéed onions, mixed greens, tomato and tortilla strips with chipotle ranch - will be available at all Cincinnati-area Tom & Chee locations (excluding Kings Island) through Sunday, Oct. 20. Order yours today and support a great cause! Learn more at: 

One of the biggest perks that comes with the decision to franchise with Tom & Chee is the brand awareness that has accumulated in our 10+ years of business. This advantage is strengthened by ongoing marketing support from our franchisees. Learn more about the multistage marketing process for new franchises: 

If you're thinking about making the leap and buying a franchise, it's critical to make sure your decision is well-informed. Interviewing your franchisor beforehand can provide you with insightful information. We have developed a list of questions to ask your franchisor to ensure you walk away from the meeting with all the essential information before closing the deal: 

Restaurants that create an environment that encourages constant learning and provides the right tools and strategies to advance are how leaders can future-proof their workforce. Dive into the five strategies that Entrepreneur Media notes can help leaders adapt to shifts in their environment:

In order for your business to thrive and grow, you must be open to and encourage a constant flow of constructive feedback from employees. Entrepreneur Media dives deeper into how businesses can create a safe space for employees to provide feedback without fear of retribution: 

Are you looking for a business opportunity that’s not only interesting but is easy to operate? See why owning a unique (and fun) fast-casual restaurant may be a good choice for your unique business goals:

When dining at a quick-service restaurant, customers expect prompt service, high-quality food, and order accuracy. However, when these expectations are not met, customer satisfaction is at risk of declining rapidly. Discover how to improve the customer experience by enhancing guest communication and set clear expectations for employees in this QSR article:

If you're ready to invest in a food franchise but can't decide whether the fast-food or fast-casual route is best for you, learn more about your options: