Franchise Information

How is a franchise granted?


Once you have completely reviewed this franchise information section of our web site and feel you can meet the initial criteria listed in this franchise information section, the process to join the Hog's Breath family typically happens in the following order:

  • A letter is sent to Hog's Breath Cafe (Australia) support office in Cleveland, Brisbane to register your interest complete with specific background information.
  • A telephone conversation is held with our National Development Manager, Peter Josefski 0417 616879.
  • Mail out of a Hog's Breath Cafe franchise application form.
  • Once this is returned and is satisfactory, an in depth information package is forwarded to you.
  • Completed application form is received by Hog's Breath Cafe (Australia) along with a list of proposed sites.
  • You and your partner/associate travel to Hog's Breath support office in Cleveland, Brisbane for a series of meetings with the support office team to establish a relationship of the parties.
  • Signing of confidentiality agreement and lodgment of deposit.
  • Site selection is completed.
  • Interior and exterior designs are finalized and approved.
  • Construction begins.
  • Somewhere in this process is the 3-month training program at Hog University.
  • Construction is completed and actual in-store training begins with new staff.
  • Grand opening.
  • Pass go, collect $200 and begin operating what could be the most successful restaurant in town!!!!

Special notes:

  • Some of the above steps may and do happen concurrently.
  • All proposed sites would have to be inspected and approved by the company.
  • Applicants are advised to inspect current locations and speak to these franchisees before committing themselves to a franchise.
  • The applicant must be of good character and must be able to successfully apply for a liquor license.
  • Franchisees are expected to be actively engaged in the day to day operation of their restaurant. Absentee ownership is neither encouraged nor permitted.






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