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Franchisee Application Process

Discover the steps between applying to, and becoming a Häagen-Dazs franchisee below.

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PRE-QUALIFICATION

  • Download and Review Franchise Brochure
  • Submit Franchise inquire form
  • Initial Introductory email/phone call
  • Submit Franchise Application
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INTRODUCTION MEETING

  • Initiate Due Diligence Process (background screening/financial check)
  • Franchise approval
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JOINING HÄÄGEN-DAZS

  • Provision of a pre-contractual document
  • Define potential development targets
  • Signature of Development Agreement
  • Franchise On-boarding
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SHOP OPENING

  • Submit Site Approval Application
  • Internal approval of the shop location
  • Complete and Sign Franchise Agreement
  • Design and Construction process
  • Shop Manager Training in a Management Training Center for 3 weeks
  • Pre-opening Operational support 2 days before Shop opening
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